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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,459.36, 152,214.99 and 59,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,459.36, 152,214.99 and 59,374.88 is: 89,077.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,459.36 : 152,214.99 = 59,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,459.36/152,214.99 = 59,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,459.36x = 152,214.99 × 59,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,459.36x = 9,037,746,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037,746,765.45/101,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,077.51

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