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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,345.97, 221,274.30 and 88,726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,345.97, 221,274.30 and 88,726.04 is: 122,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,345.97 : 221,274.30 = 88,726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,345.97/221,274.30 = 88,726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,345.97x = 221,274.30 × 88,726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,345.97x = 19,632,791,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,791,286.40/160,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,440.20

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