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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,297.02, 221,216.40 and 88,675.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,297.02, 221,216.40 and 88,675.83 is: 122,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,297.02 : 221,216.40 = 88,675.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,297.02/221,216.40 = 88,675.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,297.02x = 221,216.40 × 88,675.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,297.02x = 19,616,547,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616,547,879.61/160,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,376.25

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