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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,976.96, 147,538.52 and 68,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,976.96, 147,538.52 and 68,742.72 is: 94,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,976.96 : 147,538.52 = 68,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,976.96/147,538.52 = 68,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,976.96x = 147,538.52 × 68,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,976.96x = 10,142,199,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142,199,169.57/106,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,807.32

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