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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,181.54, 150,237.68 and 29,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,181.54, 150,237.68 and 29,084.88 is: 43,617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,181.54 : 150,237.68 = 29,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,181.54/150,237.68 = 29,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,181.54x = 150,237.68 × 29,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,181.54x = 4,369,644,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,644,748.85/100,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,617.27

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