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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,498.88, 152,263.70 and 73,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,498.88, 152,263.70 and 73,629.24 is: 110,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,498.88 : 152,263.70 = 73,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,498.88/152,263.70 = 73,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,498.88x = 152,263.70 × 73,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,498.88x = 11,211,060,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211,060,704.05/101,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,455.01

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