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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,312.72, 150,704.13 and 94,638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,312.72, 150,704.13 and 94,638.35 is: 142,179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,312.72 : 150,704.13 = 94,638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,312.72/150,704.13 = 94,638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,312.72x = 150,704.13 × 94,638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,312.72x = 14,262,390,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262,390,201.39/100,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,179.28

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