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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,013.76, 274,696.92 and 159,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,013.76, 274,696.92 and 159,006.24 is: 219,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,013.76 : 274,696.92 = 159,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,013.76/274,696.92 = 159,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,013.76x = 274,696.92 × 159,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,013.76x = 43,678,524,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,678,524,388.78/199,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,474.90

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