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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,672.62, 220,336.94 and 88,051.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,672.62, 220,336.94 and 88,051.08 is: 121,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,672.62 : 220,336.94 = 88,051.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,672.62/220,336.94 = 88,051.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,672.62x = 220,336.94 × 88,051.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,672.62x = 19,400,905,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400,905,530.90/159,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,504.27

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