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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,953.60, 152,638.80 and 101,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,953.60, 152,638.80 and 101,953.60 is: 152,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,953.60 : 152,638.80 = 101,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,953.60/152,638.80 = 101,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,953.60x = 152,638.80 × 101,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,953.60x = 15,562,075,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,075,159.68/101,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,638.80

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