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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,763.95, 272,963.08 and 112,930.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,763.95, 272,963.08 and 112,930.22 is: 155,871.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,763.95 : 272,963.08 = 112,930.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,763.95/272,963.08 = 112,930.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,763.95x = 272,963.08 × 112,930.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,763.95x = 30,825,781,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,781,499.85/197,763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,871.59

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