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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,898.52, 152,847.68 and 66,829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,898.52, 152,847.68 and 66,829.98 is: 100,244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,898.52 : 152,847.68 = 66,829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,898.52/152,847.68 = 66,829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,898.52x = 152,847.68 × 66,829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,898.52x = 10,214,807,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,807,397.45/101,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,244.90

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