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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,999.60, 152,653.80 and 101,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,999.60, 152,653.80 and 101,999.60 is: 152,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,999.60 : 152,653.80 = 101,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,999.60/152,653.80 = 101,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,999.60x = 152,653.80 × 101,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,999.60x = 15,570,626,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,626,538.48/101,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,653.80

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