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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,622.63, 220,289.15 and 88,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,622.63, 220,289.15 and 88,002.54 is: 121,448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,622.63 : 220,289.15 = 88,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,622.63/220,289.15 = 88,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,622.63x = 220,289.15 × 88,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,622.63x = 19,386,004,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,004,954.45/159,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,448.98

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