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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,172.91, 221,018.81 and 88,554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,172.91, 221,018.81 and 88,554.33 is: 122,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,172.91 : 221,018.81 = 88,554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,172.91/221,018.81 = 88,554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,172.91x = 221,018.81 × 88,554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,172.91x = 19,572,172,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,172,636.95/160,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,194.03

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