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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,456.80, 275,244.92 and 108,812.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,456.80, 275,244.92 and 108,812.74 is: 150,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,456.80 : 275,244.92 = 108,812.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,456.80/275,244.92 = 108,812.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,456.80x = 275,244.92 × 108,812.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,456.80x = 29,950,153,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950,153,608.24/199,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,158.60

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