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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,981.80, 154,472.70 and 98,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,981.80, 154,472.70 and 98,170.40 is: 147,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,981.80 : 154,472.70 = 98,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,981.80/154,472.70 = 98,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,981.80x = 154,472.70 × 98,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,981.80x = 15,164,646,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,646,748.08/102,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,255.60

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