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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,843.07, 152,766.32 and 35,285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,843.07, 152,766.32 and 35,285.15 is: 52,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,843.07 : 152,766.32 = 35,285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,843.07/152,766.32 = 35,285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,843.07x = 152,766.32 × 35,285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,843.07x = 5,390,381,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,381,575.89/101,843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,928.31

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