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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,552.93, 221,570.33 and 88,932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,552.93, 221,570.33 and 88,932.94 is: 122,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,552.93 : 221,570.33 = 88,932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,552.93/221,570.33 = 88,932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,552.93x = 221,570.33 × 88,932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,552.93x = 19,704,901,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704,901,086.00/160,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,731.50

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