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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,884.63, 222,124.77 and 99,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,884.63, 222,124.77 and 99,695.75 is: 137,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,884.63 : 222,124.77 = 99,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,884.63/222,124.77 = 99,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,884.63x = 222,124.77 × 99,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,884.63x = 22,144,894,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,894,428.10/160,884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,644.56

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