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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,462.13, 160,716.78 and 65,475.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,462.13, 160,716.78 and 65,475.09 is: 90,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,462.13 : 160,716.78 = 65,475.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,462.13/160,716.78 = 65,475.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,462.13x = 160,716.78 × 65,475.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,462.13x = 10,522,945,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,945,635.01/116,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,355.08

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