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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,317.36, 273,576.44 and 126,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,317.36, 273,576.44 and 126,622 is: 174,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,317.36 : 273,576.44 = 126,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,317.36/273,576.44 = 126,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,317.36x = 273,576.44 × 126,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,317.36x = 34,640,795,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,640,795,985.68/198,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,673.54

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