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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,930.69, 159,984.36 and 65,629.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,930.69, 159,984.36 and 65,629.69 is: 90,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,930.69 : 159,984.36 = 65,629.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,930.69/159,984.36 = 65,629.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,930.69x = 159,984.36 × 65,629.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,930.69x = 10,499,723,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,499,723,551.69/115,930.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,568.98

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