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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,752.67, 152,599.82 and 34,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,752.67, 152,599.82 and 34,277.38 is: 51,406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,752.67 : 152,599.82 = 34,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,752.67/152,599.82 = 34,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,752.67x = 152,599.82 × 34,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,752.67x = 5,230,721,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,721,465.19/101,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,406.23

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