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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,536.42, 146,958.18 and 68,282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,536.42, 146,958.18 and 68,282.34 is: 94,189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,536.42 : 146,958.18 = 68,282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,536.42/146,958.18 = 68,282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,536.42x = 146,958.18 × 68,282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,536.42x = 10,034,648,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,648,412.54/106,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,189.84

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