Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,176, 297,264 and 66,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 198,176, 297,264 and 66,848 is: 100,272
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,176 : 297,264 = 66,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,176/297,264 = 66,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,176x = 297,264 × 66,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,176x = 19,871,503,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,871,503,872/198,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,272
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