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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,467.08, 221,451.50 and 88,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,467.08, 221,451.50 and 88,847.10 is: 122,612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,467.08 : 221,451.50 = 88,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,467.08/221,451.50 = 88,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,467.08x = 221,451.50 × 88,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,467.08x = 19,675,323,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,323,121.41/160,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,612.84

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