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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,886.62, 146,103.48 and 71,922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,886.62, 146,103.48 and 71,922.24 is: 99,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,886.62 : 146,103.48 = 71,922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,886.62/146,103.48 = 71,922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,886.62x = 146,103.48 × 71,922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,886.62x = 10,508,089,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,508,089,553.40/105,886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,239.07

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