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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,325.14, 151,987.46 and 95,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,325.14, 151,987.46 and 95,159.59 is: 142,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,325.14 : 151,987.46 = 95,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,325.14/151,987.46 = 95,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,325.14x = 151,987.46 × 95,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,325.14x = 14,463,064,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,064,236.67/101,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,739.16

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