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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,099.72, 160,250.77 and 68,380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,099.72, 160,250.77 and 68,380.59 is: 94,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,099.72 : 160,250.77 = 68,380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,099.72/160,250.77 = 68,380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,099.72x = 160,250.77 × 68,380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,099.72x = 10,958,042,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958,042,200.55/116,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,384.74

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