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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,522.65, 221,521.14 and 88,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,522.65, 221,521.14 and 88,902.59 is: 122,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,522.65 : 221,521.14 = 88,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,522.65/221,521.14 = 88,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,522.65x = 221,521.14 × 88,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,522.65x = 19,693,801,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693,801,978.15/160,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,685.50

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