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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,420.88, 152,098.96 and 34,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,420.88, 152,098.96 and 34,844.96 is: 52,256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,420.88 : 152,098.96 = 34,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,420.88/152,098.96 = 34,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,420.88x = 152,098.96 × 34,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,420.88x = 5,299,882,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,882,177.24/101,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,256.32

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