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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,033.82, 146,322.96 and 58,286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,033.82, 146,322.96 and 58,286.83 is: 80,433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,033.82 : 146,322.96 = 58,286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,033.82/146,322.96 = 58,286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,033.82x = 146,322.96 × 58,286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,033.82x = 8,528,701,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,701,494.62/106,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,433.79

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