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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,673.67, 272,788.51 and 107,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,673.67, 272,788.51 and 107,027.76 is: 147,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,673.67 : 272,788.51 = 107,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,673.67/272,788.51 = 107,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,673.67x = 272,788.51 × 107,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,673.67x = 29,195,942,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,942,984.28/197,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,697.68

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