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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,086.87, 220,901.07 and 88,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,086.87, 220,901.07 and 88,462.62 is: 122,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,086.87 : 220,901.07 = 88,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,086.87/220,901.07 = 88,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,086.87x = 220,901.07 × 88,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,086.87x = 19,541,485,866.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,485,866.19/160,086.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,068.02

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