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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,469.12, 152,266.86 and 48,883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,469.12, 152,266.86 and 48,883.92 is: 73,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,469.12 : 152,266.86 = 48,883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,469.12/152,266.86 = 48,883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,469.12x = 152,266.86 × 48,883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,469.12x = 7,443,401,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,401,002.89/101,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,356.32

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