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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,029.48, 220,829.58 and 88,408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,029.48, 220,829.58 and 88,408.92 is: 121,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,029.48 : 220,829.58 = 88,408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,029.48/220,829.58 = 88,408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,029.48x = 220,829.58 × 88,408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,029.48x = 19,523,304,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,304,671.85/160,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,998.18

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