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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,428.56, 221,388.72 and 88,807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,428.56, 221,388.72 and 88,807.04 is: 122,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,428.56 : 221,388.72 = 88,807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,428.56/221,388.72 = 88,807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,428.56x = 221,388.72 × 88,807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,428.56x = 19,660,876,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660,876,912.59/160,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,552.22

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