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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,653.44, 272,761.41 and 107,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,653.44, 272,761.41 and 107,009.37 is: 147,672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,653.44 : 272,761.41 = 107,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,653.44/272,761.41 = 107,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,653.44x = 272,761.41 × 107,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,653.44x = 29,188,026,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,188,026,644.41/197,653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,672.75

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