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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,901.52, 152,843.22 and 35,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,901.52, 152,843.22 and 35,340.16 is: 53,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,901.52 : 152,843.22 = 35,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,901.52/152,843.22 = 35,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,901.52x = 152,843.22 × 35,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,901.52x = 5,401,503,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,503,849.72/101,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,007.10

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