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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,755.82, 152,656.99 and 35,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,755.82, 152,656.99 and 35,195.89 is: 52,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,755.82 : 152,656.99 = 35,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,755.82/152,656.99 = 35,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,755.82x = 152,656.99 × 35,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,755.82x = 5,372,898,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,898,451.79/101,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,801.88

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