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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,408.14, 157,858.86 and 60,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,408.14, 157,858.86 and 60,292.73 is: 90,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,408.14 : 157,858.86 = 60,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,408.14/157,858.86 = 60,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,408.14x = 157,858.86 × 60,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,408.14x = 9,517,740,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,740,533.33/105,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,294.17

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