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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,984.51, 146,216.72 and 68,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,984.51, 146,216.72 and 68,280.75 is: 94,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,984.51 : 146,216.72 = 68,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,984.51/146,216.72 = 68,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,984.51x = 146,216.72 × 68,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,984.51x = 9,983,786,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,786,962.74/105,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,200.44

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