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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,657.58, 272,769.66 and 107,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,657.58, 272,769.66 and 107,015.52 is: 147,682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,657.58 : 272,769.66 = 107,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,657.58/272,769.66 = 107,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,657.58x = 272,769.66 × 107,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,657.58x = 29,190,587,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,587,005.12/197,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,682.61

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