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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,332.91, 150,507.57 and 50,387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,332.91, 150,507.57 and 50,387.29 is: 75,585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,332.91 : 150,507.57 = 50,387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,332.91/150,507.57 = 50,387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,332.91x = 150,507.57 × 50,387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,332.91x = 7,583,668,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,668,576.79/100,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,585.06

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