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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,115.04, 220,956.60 and 88,496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,115.04, 220,956.60 and 88,496.31 is: 122,123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,115.04 : 220,956.60 = 88,496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,115.04/220,956.60 = 88,496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,115.04x = 220,956.60 × 88,496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,115.04x = 19,553,843,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553,843,770.15/160,115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,123.72

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