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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,468.83, 221,453.90 and 88,848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,468.83, 221,453.90 and 88,848.85 is: 122,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,468.83 : 221,453.90 = 88,848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,468.83/221,453.90 = 88,848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,468.83x = 221,453.90 × 88,848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,468.83x = 19,675,924,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,924,565.14/160,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,615.25

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