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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,663.59, 151,020.09 and 50,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,663.59, 151,020.09 and 50,086.48 is: 75,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,663.59 : 151,020.09 = 50,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,663.59/151,020.09 = 50,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,663.59x = 151,020.09 × 50,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,663.59x = 7,564,064,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,064,717.38/100,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,142.01

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