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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,464.14, 221,447.43 and 88,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,464.14, 221,447.43 and 88,844.16 is: 122,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,464.14 : 221,447.43 = 88,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,464.14/221,447.43 = 88,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,464.14x = 221,447.43 × 88,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,464.14x = 19,674,311,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,311,013.56/160,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.77

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