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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,841.91, 154,253.15 and 32,708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,841.91, 154,253.15 and 32,708.87 is: 49,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,841.91 : 154,253.15 = 32,708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,841.91/154,253.15 = 32,708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,841.91x = 154,253.15 × 32,708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,841.91x = 5,045,446,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,446,066.90/102,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,060.21

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