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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,357.83, 146,774.78 and 58,612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,357.83, 146,774.78 and 58,612.89 is: 80,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,357.83 : 146,774.78 = 58,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,357.83/146,774.78 = 58,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,357.83x = 146,774.78 × 58,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,357.83x = 8,602,893,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,893,741.85/106,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,886.32

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