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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,383.42, 221,305.95 and 88,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,383.42, 221,305.95 and 88,763.27 is: 122,480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,383.42 : 221,305.95 = 88,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,383.42/221,305.95 = 88,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,383.42x = 221,305.95 × 88,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,383.42x = 19,643,839,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,839,058.70/160,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,480.49

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