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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,424.32, 160,663.92 and 76,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,424.32, 160,663.92 and 76,205.12 is: 105,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,424.32 : 160,663.92 = 76,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,424.32/160,663.92 = 76,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,424.32x = 160,663.92 × 76,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,424.32x = 12,243,413,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,243,413,303.27/116,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,161.99

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