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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,312.83, 146,701.61 and 60,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,312.83, 146,701.61 and 60,994.55 is: 84,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,312.83 : 146,701.61 = 60,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,312.83/146,701.61 = 60,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,312.83x = 146,701.61 × 60,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,312.83x = 8,947,997,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,997,876.47/106,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,166.68

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