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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,344.91, 221,276.37 and 88,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,344.91, 221,276.37 and 88,729.84 is: 122,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,344.91 : 221,276.37 = 88,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,344.91/221,276.37 = 88,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,344.91x = 221,276.37 × 88,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,344.91x = 19,633,816,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633,816,905.88/160,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,447.40

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