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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,591.21, 152,396.84 and 35,022.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,591.21, 152,396.84 and 35,022.58 is: 52,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,591.21 : 152,396.84 = 35,022.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,591.21/152,396.84 = 35,022.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,591.21x = 152,396.84 × 35,022.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,591.21x = 5,337,330,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,330,520.65/101,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,537.33

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