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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,232.95, 146,285.08 and 103,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,232.95, 146,285.08 and 103,875.44 is: 143,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,232.95 : 146,285.08 = 103,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,232.95/146,285.08 = 103,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,232.95x = 146,285.08 × 103,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,232.95x = 15,195,427,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,427,156.46/106,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,038.74

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