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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,647.22, 220,314.66 and 88,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,647.22, 220,314.66 and 88,029.81 is: 121,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,647.22 : 220,314.66 = 88,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,647.22/220,314.66 = 88,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,647.22x = 220,314.66 × 88,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,647.22x = 19,394,257,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,257,660.01/159,647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,481.96

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