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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,050.57, 220,863.83 and 88,429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,050.57, 220,863.83 and 88,429.06 is: 122,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,050.57 : 220,863.83 = 88,429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,050.57/220,863.83 = 88,429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,050.57x = 220,863.83 × 88,429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,050.57x = 19,530,780,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530,780,874.90/160,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,028.81

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