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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,877.63, 222,003.56 and 88,278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,877.63, 222,003.56 and 88,278.89 is: 121,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,877.63 : 222,003.56 = 88,278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,877.63/222,003.56 = 88,278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,877.63x = 222,003.56 × 88,278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,877.63x = 19,598,226,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,226,301.44/160,877.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,820.71

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