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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,445.42, 300,450.78 and 100,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,445.42, 300,450.78 and 100,364.34 is: 150,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,445.42 : 300,450.78 = 100,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,445.42/300,450.78 = 100,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,445.42x = 300,450.78 × 100,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,445.42x = 30,154,544,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,544,237.19/200,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,437.68

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