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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,350.87, 150,527.39 and 30,230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,350.87, 150,527.39 and 30,230.79 is: 45,346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,350.87 : 150,527.39 = 30,230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,350.87/150,527.39 = 30,230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,350.87x = 150,527.39 × 30,230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,350.87x = 4,550,561,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,561,765.18/100,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,346.51

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