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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,064.29, 220,889.30 and 87,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,064.29, 220,889.30 and 87,467.18 is: 120,705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,064.29 : 220,889.30 = 87,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,064.29/220,889.30 = 87,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,064.29x = 220,889.30 × 87,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,064.29x = 19,320,564,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,564,278.06/160,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,705.03

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