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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,663.40, 272,775.60 and 107,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,663.40, 272,775.60 and 107,019.40 is: 147,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,663.40 : 272,775.60 = 107,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,663.40/272,775.60 = 107,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,663.40x = 272,775.60 × 107,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,663.40x = 29,192,281,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192,281,046.64/197,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,686.83

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