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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,975.58, 160,059.58 and 65,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,975.58, 160,059.58 and 65,002.08 is: 89,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,975.58 : 160,059.58 = 65,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,975.58/160,059.58 = 65,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,975.58x = 160,059.58 × 65,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,975.58x = 10,404,205,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,205,623.93/115,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,710.31

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