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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,166.74, 150,264.76 and 30,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,166.74, 150,264.76 and 30,051.52 is: 45,081.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,166.74 : 150,264.76 = 30,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,166.74/150,264.76 = 30,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,166.74x = 150,264.76 × 30,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,166.74x = 4,515,684,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,684,440.44/100,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,081.68

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