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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.08, 221,439.42 and 88,843.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.08, 221,439.42 and 88,843.37 is: 122,604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.08 : 221,439.42 = 88,843.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.08/221,439.42 = 88,843.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.08x = 221,439.42 × 88,843.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.08x = 19,673,423,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673,423,216.45/160,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,604.81

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