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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,495.84, 152,253.98 and 34,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,495.84, 152,253.98 and 34,927.20 is: 52,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,495.84 : 152,253.98 = 34,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,495.84/152,253.98 = 34,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,495.84x = 152,253.98 × 34,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,495.84x = 5,317,805,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,805,166.60/101,495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,394.32

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