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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,329.73, 160,634.82 and 112,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,329.73, 160,634.82 and 112,568.09 is: 155,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,329.73 : 160,634.82 = 112,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,329.73/160,634.82 = 112,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,329.73x = 160,634.82 × 112,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,329.73x = 18,082,354,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,354,071.72/116,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,440.53

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