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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,675.75, 274,172.55 and 109,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,675.75, 274,172.55 and 109,251.75 is: 150,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,675.75 : 274,172.55 = 109,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,675.75/274,172.55 = 109,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,675.75x = 274,172.55 × 109,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,675.75x = 29,953,830,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,953,830,889.46/198,675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,767.42

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