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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,660.68, 152,453.58 and 35,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,660.68, 152,453.58 and 35,083.72 is: 52,612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,660.68 : 152,453.58 = 35,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,660.68/152,453.58 = 35,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,660.68x = 152,453.58 × 35,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,660.68x = 5,348,638,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,638,713.72/101,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,612.66

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