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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,141.59, 146,475.61 and 58,397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,141.59, 146,475.61 and 58,397.90 is: 80,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,141.59 : 146,475.61 = 58,397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,141.59/146,475.61 = 58,397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,141.59x = 146,475.61 × 58,397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,141.59x = 8,553,867,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,867,146.85/106,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,589.21

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