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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,281.94, 146,675.72 and 58,535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,281.94, 146,675.72 and 58,535.28 is: 80,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,281.94 : 146,675.72 = 58,535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,281.94/146,675.72 = 58,535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,281.94x = 146,675.72 × 58,535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,281.94x = 8,585,704,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,704,339.40/106,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,782.34

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