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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,221.02, 151,924.08 and 51,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,221.02, 151,924.08 and 51,335.52 is: 77,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,221.02 : 151,924.08 = 51,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,221.02/151,924.08 = 51,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,221.02x = 151,924.08 × 51,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,221.02x = 7,799,101,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,101,647.32/101,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,050.22

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