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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,009.85, 146,287.42 and 58,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,009.85, 146,287.42 and 58,263.24 is: 80,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,009.85 : 146,287.42 = 58,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,009.85/146,287.42 = 58,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,009.85x = 146,287.42 × 58,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,009.85x = 8,523,178,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,523,178,914.78/106,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,399.88

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