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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,063.05, 157,595.64 and 30,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,063.05, 157,595.64 and 30,183 is: 45,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,063.05 : 157,595.64 = 30,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,063.05/157,595.64 = 30,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,063.05x = 157,595.64 × 30,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,063.05x = 4,756,709,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,709,202.12/105,063.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,274.81

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