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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,231.64, 160,094.12 and 89,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,231.64, 160,094.12 and 89,322.63 is: 123,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,231.64 : 160,094.12 = 89,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,231.64/160,094.12 = 89,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,231.64x = 160,094.12 × 89,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,231.64x = 14,300,027,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,027,399.32/116,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,030.42

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