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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,868.72, 275,815.44 and 109,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,868.72, 275,815.44 and 109,222.72 is: 150,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,868.72 : 275,815.44 = 109,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,868.72/275,815.44 = 109,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,868.72x = 275,815.44 × 109,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,868.72x = 30,125,312,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125,312,574.80/199,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,725.50

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