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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,688.94, 272,830.27 and 112,818.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,688.94, 272,830.27 and 112,818.76 is: 155,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,688.94 : 272,830.27 = 112,818.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,688.94/272,830.27 = 112,818.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,688.94x = 272,830.27 × 112,818.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,688.94x = 30,780,372,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,372,751.87/197,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,701.04

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