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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,550.91, 221,560.28 and 88,935.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,550.91, 221,560.28 and 88,935.57 is: 122,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,550.91 : 221,560.28 = 88,935.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,550.91/221,560.28 = 88,935.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,550.91x = 221,560.28 × 88,935.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,550.91x = 19,704,589,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704,589,346.48/160,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,731.10

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