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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,221.72, 146,584.96 and 58,473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,221.72, 146,584.96 and 58,473.84 is: 80,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,221.72 : 146,584.96 = 58,473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,221.72/146,584.96 = 58,473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,221.72x = 146,584.96 × 58,473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,221.72x = 8,571,385,497.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,385,497.45/106,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,693.34

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