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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,027.23, 220,837.28 and 88,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,027.23, 220,837.28 and 88,407.03 is: 122,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,027.23 : 220,837.28 = 88,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,027.23/220,837.28 = 88,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,027.23x = 220,837.28 × 88,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,027.23x = 19,523,567,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,567,596.04/160,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,001.53

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