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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,502.46, 152,263.93 and 34,933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,502.46, 152,263.93 and 34,933.83 is: 52,404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,502.46 : 152,263.93 = 34,933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,502.46/152,263.93 = 34,933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,502.46x = 152,263.93 × 34,933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,502.46x = 5,319,162,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,162,245.75/101,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,404.27

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