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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,273.76, 141,138.84 and 59,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,273.76, 141,138.84 and 59,824 is: 82,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,273.76 : 141,138.84 = 59,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,273.76/141,138.84 = 59,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,273.76x = 141,138.84 × 59,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,273.76x = 8,443,489,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,489,964.16/102,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,557.73

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