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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,711.48, 272,840.48 and 107,065.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,711.48, 272,840.48 and 107,065.37 is: 147,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,711.48 : 272,840.48 = 107,065.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,711.48/272,840.48 = 107,065.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,711.48x = 272,840.48 × 107,065.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,711.48x = 29,211,767,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211,767,490.45/197,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,749.47

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