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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,174.02, 221,044.76 and 88,558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,174.02, 221,044.76 and 88,558.66 is: 122,213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,174.02 : 221,044.76 = 88,558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,174.02/221,044.76 = 88,558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,174.02x = 221,044.76 × 88,558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,174.02x = 19,575,427,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,427,302.83/160,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,213.50

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