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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,741.98, 160,139.25 and 75,213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,741.98, 160,139.25 and 75,213.62 is: 112,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,741.98 : 160,139.25 = 75,213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,741.98/160,139.25 = 75,213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,741.98x = 160,139.25 × 75,213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,741.98x = 12,044,651,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,651,895.89/106,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,838.94

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