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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,861.98, 152,794.86 and 35,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,861.98, 152,794.86 and 35,304.28 is: 52,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,861.98 : 152,794.86 = 35,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,861.98/152,794.86 = 35,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,861.98x = 152,794.86 × 35,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,861.98x = 5,394,312,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,312,520.00/101,861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,957.08

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