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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,057.58, 146,359.98 and 58,313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,057.58, 146,359.98 and 58,313.97 is: 80,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,057.58 : 146,359.98 = 58,313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,057.58/146,359.98 = 58,313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,057.58x = 146,359.98 × 58,313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,057.58x = 8,534,831,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534,831,482.92/106,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,473.57

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