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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,651.42, 221,695.19 and 89,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,651.42, 221,695.19 and 89,029.91 is: 122,859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,651.42 : 221,695.19 = 89,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,651.42/221,695.19 = 89,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,651.42x = 221,695.19 × 89,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,651.42x = 19,737,501,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,737,501,259.51/160,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,859.18

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