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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,802.76, 217,905.26 and 106,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,802.76, 217,905.26 and 106,442.76 is: 159,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,802.76 : 217,905.26 = 106,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,802.76/217,905.26 = 106,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,802.76x = 217,905.26 × 106,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,802.76x = 23,194,437,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,437,292.92/145,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,080.92

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