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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,597.66, 152,406.51 and 35,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,597.66, 152,406.51 and 35,029.02 is: 52,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,597.66 : 152,406.51 = 35,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,597.66/152,406.51 = 35,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,597.66x = 152,406.51 × 35,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,597.66x = 5,338,650,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338,650,686.92/101,597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,546.98

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