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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,174.61, 151,761.83 and 30,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,174.61, 151,761.83 and 30,096.96 is: 45,145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,174.61 : 151,761.83 = 30,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,174.61/151,761.83 = 30,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,174.61x = 151,761.83 × 30,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,174.61x = 4,567,569,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,569,576.55/101,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,145.41

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