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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,956.76, 146,233.28 and 61,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,956.76, 146,233.28 and 61,244.76 is: 84,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,956.76 : 146,233.28 = 61,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,956.76/146,233.28 = 61,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,956.76x = 146,233.28 × 61,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,956.76x = 8,956,022,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956,022,137.61/105,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,525.25

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