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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,335.24, 152,004.96 and 31,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,335.24, 152,004.96 and 31,214.52 is: 46,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,335.24 : 152,004.96 = 31,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,335.24/152,004.96 = 31,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,335.24x = 152,004.96 × 31,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,335.24x = 4,744,761,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,761,864.02/101,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,822.43

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