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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,670.40, 274,244.57 and 122,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,670.40, 274,244.57 and 122,220.48 is: 168,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,670.40 : 274,244.57 = 122,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,670.40/274,244.57 = 122,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,670.40x = 274,244.57 × 122,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,670.40x = 33,518,302,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518,302,371.69/198,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,713.12

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