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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,237.59, 146,607.96 and 58,490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,237.59, 146,607.96 and 58,490.94 is: 80,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,237.59 : 146,607.96 = 58,490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,237.59/146,607.96 = 58,490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,237.59x = 146,607.96 × 58,490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,237.59x = 8,575,237,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,237,391.88/106,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,717.54

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