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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,093.18, 220,929.27 and 87,497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,093.18, 220,929.27 and 87,497.53 is: 120,746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,093.18 : 220,929.27 = 87,497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,093.18/220,929.27 = 87,497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,093.18x = 220,929.27 × 87,497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,093.18x = 19,330,766,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330,766,284.16/160,093.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,746.97

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