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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,663.92, 221,716.24 and 89,048.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,663.92, 221,716.24 and 89,048.58 is: 122,887.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,663.92 : 221,716.24 = 89,048.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,663.92/221,716.24 = 89,048.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,663.92x = 221,716.24 × 89,048.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,663.92x = 19,743,516,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,516,334.94/160,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,887.06

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