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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,173.80, 150,204.54 and 68,619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,173.80, 150,204.54 and 68,619.49 is: 102,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,173.80 : 150,204.54 = 68,619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,173.80/150,204.54 = 68,619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,173.80x = 150,204.54 × 68,619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,173.80x = 10,306,958,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,958,930.48/100,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,890.77

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