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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,033.62, 142,167.15 and 60,576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,033.62, 142,167.15 and 60,576.66 is: 83,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,033.62 : 142,167.15 = 60,576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,033.62/142,167.15 = 60,576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,033.62x = 142,167.15 × 60,576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,033.62x = 8,612,011,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,011,108.72/103,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,584.48

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