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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,443.80, 160,910.28 and 99,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,443.80, 160,910.28 and 99,207 is: 137,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,443.80 : 160,910.28 = 99,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,443.80/160,910.28 = 99,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,443.80x = 160,910.28 × 99,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,443.80x = 15,963,426,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963,426,147.96/116,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,091.25

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