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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,955.25, 152,932.88 and 28,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,955.25, 152,932.88 and 28,083.25 is: 42,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,955.25 : 152,932.88 = 28,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,955.25/152,932.88 = 28,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,955.25x = 152,932.88 × 28,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,955.25x = 4,294,852,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,852,302.26/101,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,124.88

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