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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,999.80, 152,999.70 and 74,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,999.80, 152,999.70 and 74,006.20 is: 111,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,999.80 : 152,999.70 = 74,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,999.80/152,999.70 = 74,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,999.80x = 152,999.70 × 74,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,999.80x = 11,322,926,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322,926,398.14/101,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,009.30

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