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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,159.45, 151,903.20 and 68,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,159.45, 151,903.20 and 68,026.40 is: 102,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,159.45 : 151,903.20 = 68,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,159.45/151,903.20 = 68,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,159.45x = 151,903.20 × 68,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,159.45x = 10,333,427,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,333,427,844.48/101,159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,149.90

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