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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,987.84, 160,153.68 and 89,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,987.84, 160,153.68 and 89,087.74 is: 123,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,987.84 : 160,153.68 = 89,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,987.84/160,153.68 = 89,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,987.84x = 160,153.68 × 89,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,987.84x = 14,267,729,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,729,403.88/115,987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,010.56

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