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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,141.78, 148,151.75 and 104,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,141.78, 148,151.75 and 104,098.66 is: 142,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,141.78 : 148,151.75 = 104,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,141.78/148,151.75 = 104,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,141.78x = 148,151.75 × 104,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,141.78x = 15,422,398,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,398,316.35/108,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,612.77

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