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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,224.64, 139,679.40 and 58,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,224.64, 139,679.40 and 58,774.88 is: 81,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,224.64 : 139,679.40 = 58,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,224.64/139,679.40 = 58,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,224.64x = 139,679.40 × 58,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,224.64x = 8,209,639,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,639,973.47/101,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,103.18

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