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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,645.59, 275,503.68 and 108,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,645.59, 275,503.68 and 108,999.89 is: 150,415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,645.59 : 275,503.68 = 108,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,645.59/275,503.68 = 108,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,645.59x = 275,503.68 × 108,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,645.59x = 30,029,869,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,869,437.08/199,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,415.89

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