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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,809.63, 272,976.95 and 107,167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,809.63, 272,976.95 and 107,167.89 is: 147,891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,809.63 : 272,976.95 = 107,167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,809.63/272,976.95 = 107,167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,809.63x = 272,976.95 × 107,167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,809.63x = 29,254,365,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,365,041.72/197,809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,891.51

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