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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,430.76, 150,486.24 and 53,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,430.76, 150,486.24 and 53,044.08 is: 79,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,430.76 : 150,486.24 = 53,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,430.76/150,486.24 = 53,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,430.76x = 150,486.24 × 53,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,430.76x = 7,982,404,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,404,153.46/100,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,481.67

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