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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,275.30, 151,898.91 and 34,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,275.30, 151,898.91 and 34,714.36 is: 52,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,275.30 : 151,898.91 = 34,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,275.30/151,898.91 = 34,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,275.30x = 151,898.91 × 34,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,275.30x = 5,273,073,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,073,445.35/101,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,066.73

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