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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,546.59, 221,554.30 and 88,931.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,546.59, 221,554.30 and 88,931.25 is: 122,725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,546.59 : 221,554.30 = 88,931.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,546.59/221,554.30 = 88,931.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,546.59x = 221,554.30 × 88,931.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,546.59x = 19,703,101,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703,101,783.87/160,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,725.13

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