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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,637.50, 221,684.61 and 89,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,637.50, 221,684.61 and 89,010.82 is: 122,837.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,637.50 : 221,684.61 = 89,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,637.50/221,684.61 = 89,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,637.50x = 221,684.61 × 89,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,637.50x = 19,732,328,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,328,917.48/160,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,837.62

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