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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,064.31, 220,882.82 and 88,442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,064.31, 220,882.82 and 88,442.85 is: 122,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,064.31 : 220,882.82 = 88,442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,064.31/220,882.82 = 88,442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,064.31x = 220,882.82 × 88,442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,064.31x = 19,535,505,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,535,505,674.62/160,064.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,047.85

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