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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,069.24, 220,892.49 and 88,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,069.24, 220,892.49 and 88,447.72 is: 122,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,069.24 : 220,892.49 = 88,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,069.24/220,892.49 = 88,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,069.24x = 220,892.49 × 88,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,069.24x = 19,537,437,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537,437,105.62/160,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,056.16

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