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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,359.78, 276,496.49 and 109,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,359.78, 276,496.49 and 109,721.28 is: 151,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,359.78 : 276,496.49 = 109,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,359.78/276,496.49 = 109,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,359.78x = 276,496.49 × 109,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,359.78x = 30,337,549,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337,549,492.29/200,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,415.37

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