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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,421.63, 152,100.09 and 34,845.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,421.63, 152,100.09 and 34,845.71 is: 52,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,421.63 : 152,100.09 = 34,845.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,421.63/152,100.09 = 34,845.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,421.63x = 152,100.09 × 34,845.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,421.63x = 5,300,035,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,035,452.89/101,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,257.45

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