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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,862.52, 275,806.88 and 109,216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,862.52, 275,806.88 and 109,216.50 is: 150,716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,862.52 : 275,806.88 = 109,216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,862.52/275,806.88 = 109,216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,862.52x = 275,806.88 × 109,216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,862.52x = 30,122,662,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,122,662,109.52/199,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,716.91

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