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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,294.52, 221,212.95 and 88,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,294.52, 221,212.95 and 88,673.31 is: 122,372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,294.52 : 221,212.95 = 88,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,294.52/221,212.95 = 88,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,294.52x = 221,212.95 × 88,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,294.52x = 19,615,684,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,684,491.36/160,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,372.77

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