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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,012.70, 150,019.05 and 84,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,012.70, 150,019.05 and 84,266.30 is: 126,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,012.70 : 150,019.05 = 84,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,012.70/150,019.05 = 84,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,012.70x = 150,019.05 × 84,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,012.70x = 12,641,550,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,550,273.02/100,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,399.45

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