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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,439.94, 152,225.19 and 54,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,439.94, 152,225.19 and 54,725.06 is: 82,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,439.94 : 152,225.19 = 54,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,439.94/152,225.19 = 54,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,439.94x = 152,225.19 × 54,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,439.94x = 8,330,532,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,532,656.26/101,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,122.81

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