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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,134.76, 151,578.94 and 71,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,134.76, 151,578.94 and 71,561 is: 107,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,134.76 : 151,578.94 = 71,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,134.76/151,578.94 = 71,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,134.76x = 151,578.94 × 71,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,134.76x = 10,847,140,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847,140,525.34/101,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,254.33

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