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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,475.82, 152,204.37 and 31,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,475.82, 152,204.37 and 31,348.18 is: 47,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,475.82 : 152,204.37 = 31,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,475.82/152,204.37 = 31,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,475.82x = 152,204.37 × 31,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,475.82x = 4,771,329,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,329,987.55/101,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,019.38

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