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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,954.25, 152,931.38 and 28,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,954.25, 152,931.38 and 28,082.25 is: 42,123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,954.25 : 152,931.38 = 28,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,954.25/152,931.38 = 28,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,954.25x = 152,931.38 × 28,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,954.25x = 4,294,657,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,657,105.59/101,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,123.38

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