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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,535.04, 152,336.58 and 35,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,535.04, 152,336.58 and 35,021.08 is: 52,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,535.04 : 152,336.58 = 35,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,535.04/152,336.58 = 35,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,535.04x = 152,336.58 × 35,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,535.04x = 5,334,991,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,991,555.11/101,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,543.35

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