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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,667.80, 154,001.70 and 98,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,667.80, 154,001.70 and 98,731.20 is: 148,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,667.80 : 154,001.70 = 98,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,667.80/154,001.70 = 98,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,667.80x = 154,001.70 × 98,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,667.80x = 15,204,772,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,772,643.04/102,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,096.80

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