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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,635.75, 274,117.34 and 109,211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,635.75, 274,117.34 and 109,211.75 is: 150,712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,635.75 : 274,117.34 = 109,211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,635.75/274,117.34 = 109,211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,635.75x = 274,117.34 × 109,211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,635.75x = 29,936,834,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,936,834,406.75/198,635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,712.22

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