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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,552.54, 221,304.28 and 108,852.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,552.54, 221,304.28 and 108,852.89 is: 150,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,552.54 : 221,304.28 = 108,852.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,552.54/221,304.28 = 108,852.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,552.54x = 221,304.28 × 108,852.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,552.54x = 24,089,610,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089,610,447.37/160,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,041.91

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