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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,315.56, 221,219.64 and 88,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,315.56, 221,219.64 and 88,685.64 is: 122,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,315.56 : 221,219.64 = 88,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,315.56/221,219.64 = 88,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,315.56x = 221,219.64 × 88,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,315.56x = 19,619,005,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619,005,353.97/160,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,377.42

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