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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,657.89, 275,525.80 and 109,013.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,657.89, 275,525.80 and 109,013.57 is: 150,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,657.89 : 275,525.80 = 109,013.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,657.89/275,525.80 = 109,013.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,657.89x = 275,525.80 × 109,013.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,657.89x = 30,036,050,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036,050,540.04/199,657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,437.59

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