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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,333.08, 150,502.93 and 37,169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,333.08, 150,502.93 and 37,169.15 is: 55,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,333.08 : 150,502.93 = 37,169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,333.08/150,502.93 = 37,169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,333.08x = 150,502.93 × 37,169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,333.08x = 5,594,065,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,065,135.17/100,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,754.94

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