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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,293.74, 160,483.32 and 65,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,293.74, 160,483.32 and 65,306.88 is: 90,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,293.74 : 160,483.32 = 65,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,293.74/160,483.32 = 65,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,293.74x = 160,483.32 × 65,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,293.74x = 10,480,664,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480,664,921.24/116,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,122.35

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