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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,424.88, 275,207.19 and 108,782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,424.88, 275,207.19 and 108,782.82 is: 150,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,424.88 : 275,207.19 = 108,782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,424.88/275,207.19 = 108,782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,424.88x = 275,207.19 × 108,782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,424.88x = 29,937,814,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937,814,212.48/199,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,120.76

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