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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,350.72, 150,531.84 and 30,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,350.72, 150,531.84 and 30,222.72 is: 45,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,350.72 : 150,531.84 = 30,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,350.72/150,531.84 = 30,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,350.72x = 150,531.84 × 30,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,350.72x = 4,549,481,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,481,651.40/100,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,335.81

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