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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,239.52, 154,858.80 and 68,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,239.52, 154,858.80 and 68,170.80 is: 102,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,239.52 : 154,858.80 = 68,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,239.52/154,858.80 = 68,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,239.52x = 154,858.80 × 68,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,239.52x = 10,556,848,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556,848,283.04/103,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,255.88

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