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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,870.72, 275,818.20 and 109,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,870.72, 275,818.20 and 109,224.72 is: 150,728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,870.72 : 275,818.20 = 109,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,870.72/275,818.20 = 109,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,870.72x = 275,818.20 × 109,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,870.72x = 30,126,165,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126,165,665.90/199,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,728.26

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