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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,406.77, 221,363.31 and 88,793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,406.77, 221,363.31 and 88,793.47 is: 122,536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,406.77 : 221,363.31 = 88,793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,406.77/221,363.31 = 88,793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,406.77x = 221,363.31 × 88,793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,406.77x = 19,655,616,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,655,616,425.59/160,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,536.08

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