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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,661.93, 221,713.48 and 89,046.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,661.93, 221,713.48 and 89,046.57 is: 122,884.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,661.93 : 221,713.48 = 89,046.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,661.93/221,713.48 = 89,046.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,661.93x = 221,713.48 × 89,046.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,661.93x = 19,742,824,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742,824,694.15/160,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,884.28

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