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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,738.95, 152,754.23 and 76,952.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,738.95, 152,754.23 and 76,952.95 is: 115,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,738.95 : 152,754.23 = 76,952.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,738.95/152,754.23 = 76,952.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,738.95x = 152,754.23 × 76,952.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,738.95x = 11,754,888,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,754,888,238.71/101,738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,539.70

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