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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,030.58, 146,325.57 and 58,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,030.58, 146,325.57 and 58,285.94 is: 80,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,030.58 : 146,325.57 = 58,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,030.58/146,325.57 = 58,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,030.58x = 146,325.57 × 58,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,030.58x = 8,528,723,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,723,393.49/106,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,436.45

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