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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,059.96, 220,881.90 and 88,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,059.96, 220,881.90 and 88,444.92 is: 122,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,059.96 : 220,881.90 = 88,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,059.96/220,881.90 = 88,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,059.96x = 220,881.90 × 88,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,059.96x = 19,535,881,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,535,881,974.95/160,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,053.52

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