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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,271.16, 151,812.82 and 34,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,271.16, 151,812.82 and 34,695.46 is: 52,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,271.16 : 151,812.82 = 34,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,271.16/151,812.82 = 34,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,271.16x = 151,812.82 × 34,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,271.16x = 5,267,215,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,215,623.80/101,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,011.01

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