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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,773.37, 220,487.96 and 88,153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,773.37, 220,487.96 and 88,153.35 is: 121,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,773.37 : 220,487.96 = 88,153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,773.37/220,487.96 = 88,153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,773.37x = 220,487.96 × 88,153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,773.37x = 19,436,751,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,436,751,867.90/159,773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,652.01

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