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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,466.84, 221,451.15 and 88,846.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,466.84, 221,451.15 and 88,846.85 is: 122,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,466.84 : 221,451.15 = 88,846.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,466.84/221,451.15 = 88,846.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,466.84x = 221,451.15 × 88,846.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,466.84x = 19,675,236,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,236,662.14/160,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,612.48

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