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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,166.31, 274,846 and 108,522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,166.31, 274,846 and 108,522.90 is: 149,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,166.31 : 274,846 = 108,522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,166.31/274,846 = 108,522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,166.31x = 274,846 × 108,522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,166.31x = 29,827,084,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,827,084,973.40/199,166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,759.69

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