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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,855.76, 152,794.08 and 35,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,855.76, 152,794.08 and 35,295.84 is: 52,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,855.76 : 152,794.08 = 35,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,855.76/152,794.08 = 35,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,855.76x = 152,794.08 × 35,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,855.76x = 5,392,995,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,995,400.63/101,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,947.38

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