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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,245.74, 221,142.45 and 88,630.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,245.74, 221,142.45 and 88,630.61 is: 122,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,245.74 : 221,142.45 = 88,630.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,245.74/221,142.45 = 88,630.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,245.74x = 221,142.45 × 88,630.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,245.74x = 19,599,989,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599,989,467.05/160,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,312.08

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