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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,262.78, 273,602.88 and 107,618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,262.78, 273,602.88 and 107,618.69 is: 148,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,262.78 : 273,602.88 = 107,618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,262.78/273,602.88 = 107,618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,262.78x = 273,602.88 × 107,618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,262.78x = 29,444,784,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,784,209.83/198,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,513.93

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