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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,649.99, 272,754.86 and 107,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,649.99, 272,754.86 and 107,004.29 is: 147,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,649.99 : 272,754.86 = 107,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,649.99/272,754.86 = 107,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,649.99x = 272,754.86 × 107,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,649.99x = 29,185,938,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,938,239.55/197,649.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,664.76

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