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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,425.93, 150,545.88 and 37,210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,425.93, 150,545.88 and 37,210.83 is: 55,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,425.93 : 150,545.88 = 37,210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,425.93/150,545.88 = 37,210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,425.93x = 150,545.88 × 37,210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,425.93x = 5,601,937,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,937,147.88/100,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,781.78

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