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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,710.10, 220,391.98 and 88,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,710.10, 220,391.98 and 88,085.85 is: 121,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,710.10 : 220,391.98 = 88,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,710.10/220,391.98 = 88,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,710.10x = 220,391.98 × 88,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,710.10x = 19,413,414,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413,414,891.48/159,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,554.08

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