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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,452.54, 221,432.67 and 88,840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,452.54, 221,432.67 and 88,840.44 is: 122,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,452.54 : 221,432.67 = 88,840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,452.54/221,432.67 = 88,840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,452.54x = 221,432.67 × 88,840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,452.54x = 19,672,175,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,175,833.17/160,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,604.33

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