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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,261.88, 151,897.02 and 34,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,261.88, 151,897.02 and 34,747.74 is: 52,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,261.88 : 151,897.02 = 34,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,261.88/151,897.02 = 34,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,261.88x = 151,897.02 × 34,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,261.88x = 5,278,078,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,078,157.73/101,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,123.05

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