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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,364.73, 160,573.83 and 65,374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,364.73, 160,573.83 and 65,374.69 is: 90,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,364.73 : 160,573.83 = 65,374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,364.73/160,573.83 = 65,374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,364.73x = 160,573.83 × 65,374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,364.73x = 10,497,464,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497,464,358.36/116,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,211.74

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