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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,465.16, 221,448.84 and 88,845.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,465.16, 221,448.84 and 88,845.18 is: 122,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,465.16 : 221,448.84 = 88,845.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,465.16/221,448.84 = 88,845.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,465.16x = 221,448.84 × 88,845.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,465.16x = 19,674,660,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674,660,499.12/160,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,610.17

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