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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,658.17, 221,704.90 and 89,037.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,658.17, 221,704.90 and 89,037.57 is: 122,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,658.17 : 221,704.90 = 89,037.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,658.17/221,704.90 = 89,037.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,658.17x = 221,704.90 × 89,037.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,658.17x = 19,740,065,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740,065,553.09/160,658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,869.98

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