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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,666.20, 162,063.90 and 115,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,666.20, 162,063.90 and 115,666.20 is: 162,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,666.20 : 162,063.90 = 115,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,666.20/162,063.90 = 115,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,666.20x = 162,063.90 × 115,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,666.20x = 18,745,315,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,315,470.18/115,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,063.90

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