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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,395.03, 221,342.46 and 88,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,395.03, 221,342.46 and 88,773.53 is: 122,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,395.03 : 221,342.46 = 88,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,395.03/221,342.46 = 88,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,395.03x = 221,342.46 × 88,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,395.03x = 19,649,350,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,350,406.37/160,395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,505.98

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