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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,219.92, 150,359.40 and 30,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,219.92, 150,359.40 and 30,109.92 is: 45,173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,219.92 : 150,359.40 = 30,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,219.92/150,359.40 = 30,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,219.92x = 150,359.40 × 30,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,219.92x = 4,527,309,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,309,505.25/100,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,173.75

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