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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,267.59, 159,069.96 and 64,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,267.59, 159,069.96 and 64,283.54 is: 88,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,267.59 : 159,069.96 = 64,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,267.59/159,069.96 = 64,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,267.59x = 159,069.96 × 64,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,267.59x = 10,225,580,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,580,136.46/115,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,711.67

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