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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,794.65, 152,691.98 and 55,138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,794.65, 152,691.98 and 55,138.65 is: 82,707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,794.65 : 152,691.98 = 55,138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,794.65/152,691.98 = 55,138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,794.65x = 152,691.98 × 55,138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,794.65x = 8,419,230,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,230,353.47/101,794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,707.98

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