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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,601.54, 221,620.86 and 88,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,601.54, 221,620.86 and 88,977.29 is: 122,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,601.54 : 221,620.86 = 88,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,601.54/221,620.86 = 88,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,601.54x = 221,620.86 × 88,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,601.54x = 19,719,222,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,222,422.17/160,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,783.52

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