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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,427.96, 150,681.15 and 44,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,427.96, 150,681.15 and 44,228.58 is: 66,360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,427.96 : 150,681.15 = 44,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,427.96/150,681.15 = 44,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,427.96x = 150,681.15 × 44,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,427.96x = 6,664,412,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,412,732.21/100,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,360.13

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