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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,988.93, 160,059.89 and 65,687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,988.93, 160,059.89 and 65,687.93 is: 90,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,988.93 : 160,059.89 = 65,687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,988.93/160,059.89 = 65,687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,988.93x = 160,059.89 × 65,687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,988.93x = 10,514,002,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514,002,521.69/115,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,646.60

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