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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,246.92, 221,139.45 and 88,625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,246.92, 221,139.45 and 88,625.10 is: 122,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,246.92 : 221,139.45 = 88,625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,246.92/221,139.45 = 88,625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,246.92x = 221,139.45 × 88,625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,246.92x = 19,598,506,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,506,699.47/160,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,301.92

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