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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,333.98, 139,836.72 and 58,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,333.98, 139,836.72 and 58,889.26 is: 81,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,333.98 : 139,836.72 = 58,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,333.98/139,836.72 = 58,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,333.98x = 139,836.72 × 58,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,333.98x = 8,234,880,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,880,961.63/101,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,264.75

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