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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,552.43, 221,569.64 and 88,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,552.43, 221,569.64 and 88,932.44 is: 122,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,552.43 : 221,569.64 = 88,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,552.43/221,569.64 = 88,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,552.43x = 221,569.64 × 88,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,552.43x = 19,704,728,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704,728,937.45/160,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,730.81

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