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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,023.63, 150,036.88 and 26,151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,023.63, 150,036.88 and 26,151.63 is: 39,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,023.63 : 150,036.88 = 26,151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,023.63/150,036.88 = 26,151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,023.63x = 150,036.88 × 26,151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,023.63x = 3,923,708,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,708,156.55/100,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,227.81

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