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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,664.32, 220,332.42 and 88,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,664.32, 220,332.42 and 88,043.04 is: 121,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,664.32 : 220,332.42 = 88,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,664.32/220,332.42 = 88,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,664.32x = 220,332.42 × 88,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,664.32x = 19,398,736,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,736,067.36/159,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,497.00

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