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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,211.94, 221,093.96 and 88,596.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,211.94, 221,093.96 and 88,596.83 is: 122,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,211.94 : 221,093.96 = 88,596.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,211.94/221,093.96 = 88,596.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,211.94x = 221,093.96 × 88,596.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,211.94x = 19,588,222,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,222,439.69/160,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,264.44

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