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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,241.60, 150,362.35 and 93,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,241.60, 150,362.35 and 93,598.60 is: 140,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,241.60 : 150,362.35 = 93,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,241.60/150,362.35 = 93,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,241.60x = 150,362.35 × 93,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,241.60x = 14,073,705,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,705,193.80/100,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,397.85

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