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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,159.08, 151,738.62 and 101,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,159.08, 151,738.62 and 101,159.08 is: 151,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,159.08 : 151,738.62 = 101,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,159.08/151,738.62 = 101,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,159.08x = 151,738.62 × 101,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,159.08x = 15,349,737,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349,737,935.18/101,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,738.62

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