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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,369, 297,555.12 and 73,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,369, 297,555.12 and 73,710 is: 110,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,369 : 297,555.12 = 73,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,369/297,555.12 = 73,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,369x = 297,555.12 × 73,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,369x = 21,932,787,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,787,895.20/198,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,565.60

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