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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,047.50, 220,870.01 and 88,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,047.50, 220,870.01 and 88,432.14 is: 122,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,047.50 : 220,870.01 = 88,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,047.50/220,870.01 = 88,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,047.50x = 220,870.01 × 88,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,047.50x = 19,532,006,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532,006,955.64/160,047.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,038.81

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