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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,999.70, 152,999.55 and 82,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,999.70, 152,999.55 and 82,316.70 is: 123,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,999.70 : 152,999.55 = 82,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,999.70/152,999.55 = 82,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,999.70x = 152,999.55 × 82,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,999.70x = 12,594,418,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594,418,057.49/101,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,475.05

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