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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,806.07, 272,972.03 and 107,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,806.07, 272,972.03 and 107,164.32 is: 147,886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,806.07 : 272,972.03 = 107,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,806.07/272,972.03 = 107,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,806.07x = 272,972.03 × 107,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,806.07x = 29,252,861,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,861,438.15/197,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,886.57

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