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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,327.12, 160,614 and 86,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107,327.12, 160,614 and 86,215.28 is: 129,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,327.12 : 160,614 = 86,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,327.12/160,614 = 86,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,327.12x = 160,614 × 86,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,327.12x = 13,847,380,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847,380,981.92/107,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,020.34

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