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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,607.91, 142,359.32 and 82,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,607.91, 142,359.32 and 82,350.27 is: 113,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,607.91 : 142,359.32 = 82,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,607.91/142,359.32 = 82,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,607.91x = 142,359.32 × 82,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,607.91x = 11,723,328,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723,328,644.89/103,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,150.90

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