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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,264.24, 146,568.80 and 68,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,264.24, 146,568.80 and 68,502 is: 94,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,264.24 : 146,568.80 = 68,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,264.24/146,568.80 = 68,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,264.24x = 146,568.80 × 68,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,264.24x = 10,040,255,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,255,937.60/106,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,483.86

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