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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,241.79, 150,362.63 and 93,598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,241.79, 150,362.63 and 93,598.79 is: 140,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,241.79 : 150,362.63 = 93,598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,241.79/150,362.63 = 93,598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,241.79x = 150,362.63 × 93,598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,241.79x = 14,073,759,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,759,711.40/100,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,398.13

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