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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,565.69, 152,255.22 and 34,989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,565.69, 152,255.22 and 34,989.99 is: 52,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,565.69 : 152,255.22 = 34,989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,565.69/152,255.22 = 34,989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,565.69x = 152,255.22 × 34,989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,565.69x = 5,327,408,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327,408,625.25/101,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,452.84

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