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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,412.92, 159,511.64 and 68,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,412.92, 159,511.64 and 68,996.68 is: 103,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,412.92 : 159,511.64 = 68,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,412.92/159,511.64 = 68,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,412.92x = 159,511.64 × 68,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,412.92x = 11,005,773,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,005,773,581.36/106,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,425.16

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