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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,901.69, 275,870.72 and 109,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,901.69, 275,870.72 and 109,255.67 is: 150,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,901.69 : 275,870.72 = 109,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,901.69/275,870.72 = 109,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,901.69x = 275,870.72 × 109,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,901.69x = 30,140,439,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,439,800.70/199,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,776.31

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