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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,136.78, 154,729.39 and 32,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,136.78, 154,729.39 and 32,055.77 is: 48,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,136.78 : 154,729.39 = 32,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,136.78/154,729.39 = 32,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,136.78x = 154,729.39 × 32,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,136.78x = 4,959,969,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,969,738.08/103,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,091.18

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