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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,688.83, 146,043.87 and 76,958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,688.83, 146,043.87 and 76,958.59 is: 106,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,688.83 : 146,043.87 = 76,958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,688.83/146,043.87 = 76,958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,688.83x = 146,043.87 × 76,958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,688.83x = 11,239,331,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239,331,090.71/105,688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,343.61

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