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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,473.66, 152,172.96 and 34,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,473.66, 152,172.96 and 34,895.44 is: 52,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,473.66 : 152,172.96 = 34,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,473.66/152,172.96 = 34,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,473.66x = 152,172.96 × 34,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,473.66x = 5,310,142,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,142,395.30/101,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,330.25

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