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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,047.36, 273,301.62 and 112,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,047.36, 273,301.62 and 112,004.84 is: 154,564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,047.36 : 273,301.62 = 112,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,047.36/273,301.62 = 112,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,047.36x = 273,301.62 × 112,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,047.36x = 30,611,104,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,611,104,219.84/198,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,564.57

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