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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,842.72, 275,774.37 and 109,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,842.72, 275,774.37 and 109,197.24 is: 150,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,842.72 : 275,774.37 = 109,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,842.72/275,774.37 = 109,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,842.72x = 275,774.37 × 109,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,842.72x = 30,113,800,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113,800,066.74/199,842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,687.50

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