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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,984.52, 152,704.62 and 59,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,984.52, 152,704.62 and 59,829.96 is: 89,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,984.52 : 152,704.62 = 59,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,984.52/152,704.62 = 59,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,984.52x = 152,704.62 × 59,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,984.52x = 9,136,311,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136,311,306.42/101,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,585.28

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