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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,190.72, 160,337.52 and 65,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,190.72, 160,337.52 and 65,880 is: 90,911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,190.72 : 160,337.52 = 65,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,190.72/160,337.52 = 65,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,190.72x = 160,337.52 × 65,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,190.72x = 10,563,035,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,563,035,817.60/116,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,911.18

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