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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,160.36, 174,007.26 and 98,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,160.36, 174,007.26 and 98,314.44 is: 147,274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,160.36 : 174,007.26 = 98,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,160.36/174,007.26 = 98,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,160.36x = 174,007.26 × 98,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,160.36x = 17,107,426,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,426,322.83/116,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,274.22

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