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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,433.58, 275,208.21 and 108,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,433.58, 275,208.21 and 108,788.81 is: 150,123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,433.58 : 275,208.21 = 108,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,433.58/275,208.21 = 108,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,433.58x = 275,208.21 × 108,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,433.58x = 29,939,572,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,939,572,292.09/199,433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,123.02

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