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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,901.28, 274,483.80 and 109,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,901.28, 274,483.80 and 109,477.28 is: 151,078.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,901.28 : 274,483.80 = 109,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,901.28/274,483.80 = 109,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,901.28x = 274,483.80 × 109,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,901.28x = 30,049,739,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,739,828.06/198,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,078.66

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