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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,333.91, 146,747.32 and 58,587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,333.91, 146,747.32 and 58,587.24 is: 80,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,333.91 : 146,747.32 = 58,587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,333.91/146,747.32 = 58,587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,333.91x = 146,747.32 × 58,587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,333.91x = 8,597,520,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597,520,309.73/106,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,853.99

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