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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,344.55, 152,003.02 and 26,470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,344.55, 152,003.02 and 26,470.55 is: 39,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,344.55 : 152,003.02 = 26,470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,344.55/152,003.02 = 26,470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,344.55x = 152,003.02 × 26,470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,344.55x = 4,023,603,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,603,541.06/101,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,702.22

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