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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,063.30, 146,367.66 and 60,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,063.30, 146,367.66 and 60,742 is: 83,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,063.30 : 146,367.66 = 60,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,063.30/146,367.66 = 60,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,063.30x = 146,367.66 × 60,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,063.30x = 8,890,664,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,664,403.72/106,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,824.14

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