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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,021.52, 139,469.43 and 89,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,021.52, 139,469.43 and 89,812.50 is: 123,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,021.52 : 139,469.43 = 89,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,021.52/139,469.43 = 89,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,021.52x = 139,469.43 × 89,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,021.52x = 12,526,098,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,098,181.88/101,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,994.35

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