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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,504.80, 152,257.20 and 68,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,504.80, 152,257.20 and 68,327.20 is: 102,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,504.80 : 152,257.20 = 68,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,504.80/152,257.20 = 68,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,504.80x = 152,257.20 × 68,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,504.80x = 10,403,308,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403,308,155.84/101,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,490.80

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