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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,673.83, 272,790.01 and 107,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,673.83, 272,790.01 and 107,029.86 is: 147,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,673.83 : 272,790.01 = 107,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,673.83/272,790.01 = 107,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,673.83x = 272,790.01 × 107,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,673.83x = 29,196,675,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196,675,690.52/197,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,701.27

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