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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,254.56, 221,150.18 and 88,631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,254.56, 221,150.18 and 88,631.94 is: 122,311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,254.56 : 221,150.18 = 88,631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,254.56/221,150.18 = 88,631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,254.56x = 221,150.18 × 88,631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,254.56x = 19,600,969,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,969,484.75/160,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,311.46

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