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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,615.84, 152,391.46 and 94,982.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,615.84, 152,391.46 and 94,982.07 is: 142,442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,615.84 : 152,391.46 = 94,982.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,615.84/152,391.46 = 94,982.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,615.84x = 152,391.46 × 94,982.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,615.84x = 14,474,456,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,456,321.12/101,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,442.91

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