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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,870.06, 220,622.22 and 88,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,870.06, 220,622.22 and 88,248.54 is: 121,783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,870.06 : 220,622.22 = 88,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,870.06/220,622.22 = 88,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,870.06x = 220,622.22 × 88,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,870.06x = 19,469,589,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,589,633.89/159,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,783.84

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