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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,369.20, 152,039.40 and 31,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,369.20, 152,039.40 and 31,255.60 is: 46,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,369.20 : 152,039.40 = 31,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,369.20/152,039.40 = 31,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,369.20x = 152,039.40 × 31,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,369.20x = 4,752,082,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,082,670.64/101,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,878.96

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