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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,901.80, 298,352.70 and 135,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,901.80, 298,352.70 and 135,916.20 is: 203,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,901.80 : 298,352.70 = 135,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,901.80/298,352.70 = 135,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,901.80x = 298,352.70 × 135,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,901.80x = 40,550,965,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,550,965,243.74/198,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,874.30

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