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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,248.78, 273,583.55 and 107,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,248.78, 273,583.55 and 107,604.74 is: 148,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,248.78 : 273,583.55 = 107,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,248.78/273,583.55 = 107,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,248.78x = 273,583.55 × 107,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,248.78x = 29,438,887,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438,887,719.00/198,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,494.67

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