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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,997.88, 151,115.91 and 60,320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,997.88, 151,115.91 and 60,320.59 is: 90,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,997.88 : 151,115.91 = 60,320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,997.88/151,115.91 = 60,320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,997.88x = 151,115.91 × 60,320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,997.88x = 9,115,400,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,400,849.59/100,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,253.39

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