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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,677.68, 272,795.76 and 107,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,677.68, 272,795.76 and 107,034.72 is: 147,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,677.68 : 272,795.76 = 107,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,677.68/272,795.76 = 107,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,677.68x = 272,795.76 × 107,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,677.68x = 29,198,617,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,617,788.79/197,677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,708.22

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