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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,754.85, 220,462.43 and 88,134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,754.85, 220,462.43 and 88,134.85 is: 121,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,754.85 : 220,462.43 = 88,134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,754.85/220,462.43 = 88,134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,754.85x = 220,462.43 × 88,134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,754.85x = 19,430,423,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430,423,198.69/159,754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,626.50

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