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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,485.51, 152,211.71 and 34,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,485.51, 152,211.71 and 34,047.38 is: 51,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,485.51 : 152,211.71 = 34,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,485.51/152,211.71 = 34,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,485.51x = 152,211.71 × 34,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,485.51x = 5,182,410,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,410,396.47/101,485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,065.52

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