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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,443.92, 150,674.74 and 37,264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,443.92, 150,674.74 and 37,264.73 is: 55,900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,443.92 : 150,674.74 = 37,264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,443.92/150,674.74 = 37,264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,443.92x = 150,674.74 × 37,264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,443.92x = 5,614,852,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,852,657.38/100,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,900.38

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