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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,102.96, 273,315.60 and 113,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,102.96, 273,315.60 and 113,159.88 is: 156,122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,102.96 : 273,315.60 = 113,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,102.96/273,315.60 = 113,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,102.96x = 273,315.60 × 113,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,102.96x = 30,928,360,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,928,360,498.13/198,102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,122.66

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