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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,416.44, 152,146.38 and 30,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,416.44, 152,146.38 and 30,344.56 is: 45,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,416.44 : 152,146.38 = 30,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,416.44/152,146.38 = 30,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,416.44x = 152,146.38 × 30,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,416.44x = 4,616,814,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,814,956.69/101,416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,523.34

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