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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,169.64, 154,748.04 and 36,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,169.64, 154,748.04 and 36,601 is: 54,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,169.64 : 154,748.04 = 36,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,169.64/154,748.04 = 36,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,169.64x = 154,748.04 × 36,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,169.64x = 5,663,933,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,933,012.04/103,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,899.22

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