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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,494.76, 221,480.02 and 88,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,494.76, 221,480.02 and 88,873.24 is: 122,643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,494.76 : 221,480.02 = 88,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,494.76/221,480.02 = 88,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,494.76x = 221,480.02 × 88,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,494.76x = 19,683,646,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,683,646,972.66/160,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,643.55

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