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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,463.08, 221,440.80 and 88,844.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,463.08, 221,440.80 and 88,844.37 is: 122,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,463.08 : 221,440.80 = 88,844.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,463.08/221,440.80 = 88,844.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,463.08x = 221,440.80 × 88,844.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,463.08x = 19,673,768,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673,768,368.30/160,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,606.20

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