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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,118.47, 220,963.50 and 88,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,118.47, 220,963.50 and 88,498.48 is: 122,127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,118.47 : 220,963.50 = 88,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,118.47/220,963.50 = 88,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,118.47x = 220,963.50 × 88,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,118.47x = 19,554,933,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554,933,885.48/160,118.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,127.91

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