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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,139.56, 160,284.84 and 68,391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,139.56, 160,284.84 and 68,391.89 is: 94,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,139.56 : 160,284.84 = 68,391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,139.56/160,284.84 = 68,391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,139.56x = 160,284.84 × 68,391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,139.56x = 10,962,183,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,183,145.95/116,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,388.02

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