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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,811.35, 152,767.89 and 45,691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,811.35, 152,767.89 and 45,691.58 is: 68,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,811.35 : 152,767.89 = 45,691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,811.35/152,767.89 = 45,691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,811.35x = 152,767.89 × 45,691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,811.35x = 6,980,206,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,206,649.29/101,811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,560.20

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