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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,297.82, 142,550.99 and 57,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,297.82, 142,550.99 and 57,975.81 is: 80,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,297.82 : 142,550.99 = 57,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,297.82/142,550.99 = 57,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,297.82x = 142,550.99 × 57,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,297.82x = 8,264,508,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,508,596.60/103,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,006.61

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