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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,904.50, 275,860.69 and 109,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,904.50, 275,860.69 and 109,259.72 is: 150,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,904.50 : 275,860.69 = 109,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,904.50/275,860.69 = 109,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,904.50x = 275,860.69 × 109,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,904.50x = 30,140,461,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,461,748.41/199,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,774.30

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