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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,212.44, 221,094.64 and 88,597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,212.44, 221,094.64 and 88,597.32 is: 122,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,212.44 : 221,094.64 = 88,597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,212.44/221,094.64 = 88,597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,212.44x = 221,094.64 × 88,597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,212.44x = 19,588,392,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,392,570.36/160,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,265.12

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