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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,059, 274,701.42 and 109,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,059, 274,701.42 and 109,635 is: 151,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,059 : 274,701.42 = 109,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,059/274,701.42 = 109,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,059x = 274,701.42 × 109,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,059x = 30,116,890,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,890,181.70/199,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,296.30

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