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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,167.82, 221,036.20 and 88,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,167.82, 221,036.20 and 88,552.45 is: 122,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,167.82 : 221,036.20 = 88,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,167.82/221,036.20 = 88,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,167.82x = 221,036.20 × 88,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,167.82x = 19,573,297,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,297,711.97/160,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,204.93

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