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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,182.96, 150,218.15 and 68,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,182.96, 150,218.15 and 68,628.60 is: 102,904.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,182.96 : 150,218.15 = 68,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,182.96/150,218.15 = 68,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,182.96x = 150,218.15 × 68,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,182.96x = 10,309,260,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,260,985.95/100,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,904.34

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