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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,171.61, 140,819.66 and 96,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,171.61, 140,819.66 and 96,266.71 is: 132,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,171.61 : 140,819.66 = 96,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,171.61/140,819.66 = 96,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,171.61x = 140,819.66 × 96,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,171.61x = 13,556,244,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,556,244,667.42/102,171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,681.14

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