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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,278.76, 145,271.97 and 59,956.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,278.76, 145,271.97 and 59,956.83 is: 82,733.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,278.76 : 145,271.97 = 59,956.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,278.76/145,271.97 = 59,956.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,278.76x = 145,271.97 × 59,956.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,278.76x = 8,710,046,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710,046,809.06/105,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,733.18

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