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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,335.30, 152,002.89 and 26,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,335.30, 152,002.89 and 26,454.80 is: 39,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,335.30 : 152,002.89 = 26,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,335.30/152,002.89 = 26,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,335.30x = 152,002.89 × 26,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,335.30x = 4,021,205,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,205,294.36/101,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,682.18

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