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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,996.30, 154,609.65 and 96,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,996.30, 154,609.65 and 96,228.30 is: 144,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,996.30 : 154,609.65 = 96,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,996.30/154,609.65 = 96,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,996.30x = 154,609.65 × 96,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,996.30x = 14,877,823,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,823,783.10/102,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,450.08

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