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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,671.79, 152,508.72 and 26,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,671.79, 152,508.72 and 26,802.68 is: 40,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,671.79 : 152,508.72 = 26,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,671.79/152,508.72 = 26,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,671.79x = 152,508.72 × 26,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,671.79x = 4,087,642,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,642,419.37/101,671.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,204.29

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