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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,149.12, 298,767.42 and 110,531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,149.12, 298,767.42 and 110,531.88 is: 165,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,149.12 : 298,767.42 = 110,531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,149.12/298,767.42 = 110,531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,149.12x = 298,767.42 × 110,531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,149.12x = 33,023,324,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,324,615.35/199,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,822.10

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