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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,657.71, 272,767.25 and 107,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,657.71, 272,767.25 and 107,013.66 is: 147,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,657.71 : 272,767.25 = 107,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,657.71/272,767.25 = 107,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,657.71x = 272,767.25 × 107,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,657.71x = 29,189,821,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,821,750.64/197,657.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,678.64

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