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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,477.22, 221,440.68 and 88,839.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,477.22, 221,440.68 and 88,839.30 is: 122,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,477.22 : 221,440.68 = 88,839.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,477.22/221,440.68 = 88,839.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,477.22x = 221,440.68 × 88,839.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,477.22x = 19,672,635,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,635,002.72/160,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,588.33

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