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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,753.67, 152,601.31 and 34,278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,753.67, 152,601.31 and 34,278.38 is: 51,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,753.67 : 152,601.31 = 34,278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,753.67/152,601.31 = 34,278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,753.67x = 152,601.31 × 34,278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,753.67x = 5,230,925,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,925,692.68/101,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,407.73

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