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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,459.70, 152,189.55 and 96,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,459.70, 152,189.55 and 96,621.30 is: 144,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,459.70 : 152,189.55 = 96,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,459.70/152,189.55 = 96,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,459.70x = 152,189.55 × 96,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,459.70x = 14,704,752,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704,752,167.42/101,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,931.95

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