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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,464.15, 221,447.45 and 88,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,464.15, 221,447.45 and 88,844.18 is: 122,608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,464.15 : 221,447.45 = 88,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,464.15/221,447.45 = 88,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,464.15x = 221,447.45 × 88,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,464.15x = 19,674,316,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,316,500.02/160,464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.79

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