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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,671.94, 221,727.26 and 89,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,671.94, 221,727.26 and 89,056.58 is: 122,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,671.94 : 221,727.26 = 89,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,671.94/221,727.26 = 89,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,671.94x = 221,727.26 × 89,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,671.94x = 19,746,271,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,271,468.37/160,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,898.07

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