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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,437.60, 297,310.80 and 128,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,437.60, 297,310.80 and 128,280.80 is: 192,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,437.60 : 297,310.80 = 128,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,437.60/297,310.80 = 128,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,437.60x = 297,310.80 × 128,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,437.60x = 38,139,267,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139,267,272.64/198,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,197.79

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