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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,849.96, 274,404.58 and 108,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,849.96, 274,404.58 and 108,206.28 is: 149,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,849.96 : 274,404.58 = 108,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,849.96/274,404.58 = 108,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,849.96x = 274,404.58 × 108,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,849.96x = 29,692,298,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692,298,816.76/198,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,320.11

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