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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,411.02, 221,364.42 and 88,789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,411.02, 221,364.42 and 88,789.48 is: 122,527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,411.02 : 221,364.42 = 88,789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,411.02/221,364.42 = 88,789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,411.02x = 221,364.42 × 88,789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,411.02x = 19,654,831,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654,831,742.30/160,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,527.94

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