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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,195.91, 221,061.44 and 88,571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,195.91, 221,061.44 and 88,571.63 is: 122,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,195.91 : 221,061.44 = 88,571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,195.91/221,061.44 = 88,571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,195.91x = 221,061.44 × 88,571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,195.91x = 19,579,771,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579,771,628.09/160,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,223.92

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