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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,190.48, 150,295.72 and 37,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,190.48, 150,295.72 and 37,027.16 is: 55,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,190.48 : 150,295.72 = 37,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,190.48/150,295.72 = 37,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,190.48x = 150,295.72 × 37,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,190.48x = 5,565,023,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,023,671.76/100,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,544.44

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