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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,445.62, 160,711.98 and 65,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,445.62, 160,711.98 and 65,462.56 is: 90,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,445.62 : 160,711.98 = 65,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,445.62/160,711.98 = 65,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,445.62x = 160,711.98 × 65,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,445.62x = 10,520,617,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,617,633.47/116,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,347.90

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