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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,265.46, 150,381.31 and 46,963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,265.46, 150,381.31 and 46,963.02 is: 70,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,265.46 : 150,381.31 = 46,963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,265.46/150,381.31 = 46,963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,265.46x = 150,381.31 × 46,963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,265.46x = 7,062,360,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,360,469.16/100,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,436.62

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