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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,462.23, 275,258.52 and 108,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,462.23, 275,258.52 and 108,820.08 is: 150,172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,462.23 : 275,258.52 = 108,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,462.23/275,258.52 = 108,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,462.23x = 275,258.52 × 108,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,462.23x = 29,953,654,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,953,654,167.08/199,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,172.06

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