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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,952.58, 152,844.68 and 44,985.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,952.58, 152,844.68 and 44,985.93 is: 67,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,952.58 : 152,844.68 = 44,985.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,952.58/152,844.68 = 44,985.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,952.58x = 152,844.68 × 44,985.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,952.58x = 6,875,859,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,859,850.42/101,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,441.74

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