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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,488.69, 146,889.27 and 68,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,488.69, 146,889.27 and 68,235.36 is: 94,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,488.69 : 146,889.27 = 68,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,488.69/146,889.27 = 68,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,488.69x = 146,889.27 × 68,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,488.69x = 10,023,042,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,042,218.59/106,488.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,123.07

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