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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,545.74, 221,550.18 and 88,925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,545.74, 221,550.18 and 88,925.54 is: 122,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,545.74 : 221,550.18 = 88,925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,545.74/221,550.18 = 88,925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,545.74x = 221,550.18 × 88,925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,545.74x = 19,701,469,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,469,393.60/160,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,715.62

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