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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,149.78, 273,446.70 and 113,268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,149.78, 273,446.70 and 113,268.67 is: 156,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,149.78 : 273,446.70 = 113,268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,149.78/273,446.70 = 113,268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,149.78x = 273,446.70 × 113,268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,149.78x = 30,972,942,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,942,657.66/198,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,310.76

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