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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,049.57, 220,862.45 and 88,428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,049.57, 220,862.45 and 88,428.06 is: 122,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,049.57 : 220,862.45 = 88,428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,049.57/220,862.45 = 88,428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,049.57x = 220,862.45 × 88,428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,049.57x = 19,530,437,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530,437,980.35/160,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,027.43

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