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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,976.92, 160,045.48 and 68,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,976.92, 160,045.48 and 68,219.80 is: 94,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,976.92 : 160,045.48 = 68,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,976.92/160,045.48 = 68,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,976.92x = 160,045.48 × 68,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,976.92x = 10,918,270,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918,270,636.50/115,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,141.75

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