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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,707.20, 159,673.82 and 65,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,707.20, 159,673.82 and 65,406.20 is: 90,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,707.20 : 159,673.82 = 65,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,707.20/159,673.82 = 65,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,707.20x = 159,673.82 × 65,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,707.20x = 10,443,656,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,656,680.28/115,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,259.35

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