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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,948.80, 154,423.20 and 98,137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,948.80, 154,423.20 and 98,137.40 is: 147,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,948.80 : 154,423.20 = 98,137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,948.80/154,423.20 = 98,137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,948.80x = 154,423.20 × 98,137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,948.80x = 15,154,691,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,691,347.68/102,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,206.10

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