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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,984.16, 160,069.34 and 65,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,984.16, 160,069.34 and 65,005.48 is: 89,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,984.16 : 160,069.34 = 65,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,984.16/160,069.34 = 65,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,984.16x = 160,069.34 × 65,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,984.16x = 10,405,383,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,405,383,154.61/115,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,713.83

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