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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,033.91, 146,326.97 and 58,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,033.91, 146,326.97 and 58,287.56 is: 80,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,033.91 : 146,326.97 = 58,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,033.91/146,326.97 = 58,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,033.91x = 146,326.97 × 58,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,033.91x = 8,529,041,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529,041,752.06/106,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,436.93

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