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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,864.03, 220,614.18 and 88,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,864.03, 220,614.18 and 88,244.08 is: 121,777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,864.03 : 220,614.18 = 88,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,864.03/220,614.18 = 88,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,864.03x = 220,614.18 × 88,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,864.03x = 19,467,896,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467,896,203.93/159,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,777.84

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