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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,294.13, 221,186.75 and 88,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,294.13, 221,186.75 and 88,664.42 is: 122,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,294.13 : 221,186.75 = 88,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,294.13/221,186.75 = 88,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,294.13x = 221,186.75 × 88,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,294.13x = 19,611,393,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611,393,351.18/160,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,346.30

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