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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,571.23, 145,647.77 and 60,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,571.23, 145,647.77 and 60,251.73 is: 83,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,571.23 : 145,647.77 = 60,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,571.23/145,647.77 = 60,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,571.23x = 145,647.77 × 60,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,571.23x = 8,775,529,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,529,811.88/105,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,124.25

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