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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,168.48, 158,932.66 and 64,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,168.48, 158,932.66 and 64,180.10 is: 88,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,168.48 : 158,932.66 = 64,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,168.48/158,932.66 = 64,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,168.48x = 158,932.66 × 64,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,168.48x = 10,200,312,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,312,896.50/115,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,568.62

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