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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,651.44, 272,758.65 and 107,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,651.44, 272,758.65 and 107,007.37 is: 147,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,651.44 : 272,758.65 = 107,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,651.44/272,758.65 = 107,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,651.44x = 272,758.65 × 107,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,651.44x = 29,187,185,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,187,185,781.25/197,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,669.99

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