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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,263.69, 150,312.51 and 52,852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,263.69, 150,312.51 and 52,852.23 is: 79,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,263.69 : 150,312.51 = 52,852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,263.69/150,312.51 = 52,852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,263.69x = 150,312.51 × 52,852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,263.69x = 7,944,351,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,351,350.40/100,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,234.58

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