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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,761.96, 296,297.34 and 164,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,761.96, 296,297.34 and 164,694.76 is: 246,754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,761.96 : 296,297.34 = 164,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,761.96/296,297.34 = 164,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,761.96x = 296,297.34 × 164,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,761.96x = 48,798,619,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,798,619,299.94/197,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,754.33

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