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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,670.08, 220,339.98 and 88,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,670.08, 220,339.98 and 88,050.06 is: 121,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,670.08 : 220,339.98 = 88,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,670.08/220,339.98 = 88,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,670.08x = 220,339.98 × 88,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,670.08x = 19,400,948,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400,948,459.40/159,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,506.47

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