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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,751, 154,157.58 and 72,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,751, 154,157.58 and 72,823.12 is: 109,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,751 : 154,157.58 = 72,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,751/154,157.58 = 72,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,751x = 154,157.58 × 72,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,751x = 11,226,235,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226,235,947.25/102,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,256.71

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