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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,465.08, 221,443.56 and 88,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,465.08, 221,443.56 and 88,846.36 is: 122,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,465.08 : 221,443.56 = 88,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,465.08/221,443.56 = 88,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,465.08x = 221,443.56 × 88,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,465.08x = 19,674,454,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,454,251.44/160,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.95

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