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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,181.62, 153,142.65 and 45,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,181.62, 153,142.65 and 45,961.68 is: 68,884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,181.62 : 153,142.65 = 45,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,181.62/153,142.65 = 45,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,181.62x = 153,142.65 × 45,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,181.62x = 7,038,693,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,693,473.65/102,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,884.14

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