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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,213.73, 151,719 and 34,608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,213.73, 151,719 and 34,608.31 is: 51,877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,213.73 : 151,719 = 34,608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,213.73/151,719 = 34,608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,213.73x = 151,719 × 34,608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,213.73x = 5,250,738,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,738,184.89/101,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,877.73

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