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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,870.22, 152,770.72 and 35,294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,870.22, 152,770.72 and 35,294.81 is: 52,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,870.22 : 152,770.72 = 35,294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,870.22/152,770.72 = 35,294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,870.22x = 152,770.72 × 35,294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,870.22x = 5,392,012,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,012,650.78/101,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,930.22

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