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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,369.72, 150,560.34 and 30,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,369.72, 150,560.34 and 30,241.72 is: 45,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,369.72 : 150,560.34 = 30,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,369.72/150,560.34 = 30,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,369.72x = 150,560.34 × 30,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,369.72x = 4,553,203,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,203,645.38/100,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,364.32

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