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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,033.70, 146,322.79 and 58,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,033.70, 146,322.79 and 58,286.70 is: 80,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,033.70 : 146,322.79 = 58,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,033.70/146,322.79 = 58,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,033.70x = 146,322.79 × 58,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,033.70x = 8,528,672,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,672,418.18/106,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,433.60

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