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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,678.52, 272,797.65 and 110,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,678.52, 272,797.65 and 110,463.66 is: 152,440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,678.52 : 272,797.65 = 110,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,678.52/272,797.65 = 110,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,678.52x = 272,797.65 × 110,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,678.52x = 30,134,226,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134,226,858.40/197,678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,440.57

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