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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,582.40, 152,373.60 and 68,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,582.40, 152,373.60 and 68,404.80 is: 102,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,582.40 : 152,373.60 = 68,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,582.40/152,373.60 = 68,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,582.40x = 152,373.60 × 68,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,582.40x = 10,423,085,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,423,085,633.28/101,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,607.20

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