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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,056.61, 220,877.66 and 88,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,056.61, 220,877.66 and 88,436.12 is: 122,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,056.61 : 220,877.66 = 88,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,056.61/220,877.66 = 88,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,056.61x = 220,877.66 × 88,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,056.61x = 19,533,563,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533,563,245.08/160,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,041.59

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