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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,588.92, 152,393.39 and 35,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,588.92, 152,393.39 and 35,020.28 is: 52,533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,588.92 : 152,393.39 = 35,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,588.92/152,393.39 = 35,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,588.92x = 152,393.39 × 35,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,588.92x = 5,336,859,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,859,187.95/101,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,533.87

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