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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,373.93, 152,023.10 and 34,795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,373.93, 152,023.10 and 34,795.17 is: 52,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,373.93 : 152,023.10 = 34,795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,373.93/152,023.10 = 34,795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,373.93x = 152,023.10 × 34,795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,373.93x = 5,289,669,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,669,434.45/101,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,179.78

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