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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,005.67, 151,506.98 and 34,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,005.67, 151,506.98 and 34,492.32 is: 51,737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,005.67 : 151,506.98 = 34,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,005.67/151,506.98 = 34,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,005.67x = 151,506.98 × 34,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,005.67x = 5,225,827,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,827,063.93/101,005.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,737.96

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