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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,087.97, 220,914.18 and 88,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,087.97, 220,914.18 and 88,466.46 is: 122,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,087.97 : 220,914.18 = 88,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,087.97/220,914.18 = 88,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,087.97x = 220,914.18 × 88,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,087.97x = 19,543,495,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,495,468.40/160,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,079.73

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