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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,138.03, 220,980.98 and 88,513.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,138.03, 220,980.98 and 88,513.78 is: 122,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,138.03 : 220,980.98 = 88,513.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,138.03/220,980.98 = 88,513.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,138.03x = 220,980.98 × 88,513.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,138.03x = 19,559,860,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559,860,300.43/160,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,143.76

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