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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,674.82, 220,346.91 and 88,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,674.82, 220,346.91 and 88,053.54 is: 121,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,674.82 : 220,346.91 = 88,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,674.82/220,346.91 = 88,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,674.82x = 220,346.91 × 88,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,674.82x = 19,402,325,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402,325,453.56/159,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,511.49

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