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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,832.75, 273,009.20 and 108,408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,832.75, 273,009.20 and 108,408.75 is: 149,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,832.75 : 273,009.20 = 108,408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,832.75/273,009.20 = 108,408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,832.75x = 273,009.20 × 108,408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,832.75x = 29,596,585,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596,585,568.46/197,832.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,604.08

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