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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,545.58, 162,621.53 and 106,183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,545.58, 162,621.53 and 106,183.62 is: 159,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,545.58 : 162,621.53 = 106,183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,545.58/162,621.53 = 106,183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,545.58x = 162,621.53 × 106,183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,545.58x = 17,267,742,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,742,745.34/108,545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,082.87

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