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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,977.99, 140,749.85 and 65,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,977.99, 140,749.85 and 65,160.65 is: 89,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,977.99 : 140,749.85 = 65,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,977.99/140,749.85 = 65,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,977.99x = 140,749.85 × 65,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,977.99x = 9,171,352,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,352,228.18/101,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,934.63

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