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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,662.93, 221,714.86 and 89,047.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,662.93, 221,714.86 and 89,047.57 is: 122,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,662.93 : 221,714.86 = 89,047.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,662.93/221,714.86 = 89,047.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,662.93x = 221,714.86 × 89,047.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,662.93x = 19,743,169,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,169,515.89/160,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,885.66

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