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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,523.61, 275,348.46 and 108,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,523.61, 275,348.46 and 108,885.45 is: 150,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,523.61 : 275,348.46 = 108,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,523.61/275,348.46 = 108,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,523.61x = 275,348.46 × 108,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,523.61x = 29,981,439,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981,439,941.35/199,523.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,265.12

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