Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,228, 154,868 and 29,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103,228, 154,868 and 29,356 is: 44,041.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,228 : 154,868 = 29,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,228/154,868 = 29,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,228x = 154,868 × 29,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,228x = 4,546,305,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,546,305,008/103,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,041.39
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