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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,401.63, 152,100.72 and 30,324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,401.63, 152,100.72 and 30,324.43 is: 45,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,401.63 : 152,100.72 = 30,324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,401.63/152,100.72 = 30,324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,401.63x = 152,100.72 × 30,324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,401.63x = 4,612,367,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,367,636.59/101,401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,486.13

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