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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,665.84, 275,537.46 and 109,021.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,665.84, 275,537.46 and 109,021.75 is: 150,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,665.84 : 275,537.46 = 109,021.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,665.84/275,537.46 = 109,021.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,665.84x = 275,537.46 × 109,021.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,665.84x = 30,039,575,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039,575,799.74/199,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,449.25

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