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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,627.76, 275,490.48 and 108,987.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,627.76, 275,490.48 and 108,987.55 is: 150,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,627.76 : 275,490.48 = 108,987.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,627.76/275,490.48 = 108,987.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,627.76x = 275,490.48 × 108,987.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,627.76x = 30,025,032,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,032,463.52/199,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,405.10

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