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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,697.74, 221,759.35 and 89,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,697.74, 221,759.35 and 89,077.14 is: 122,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,697.74 : 221,759.35 = 89,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,697.74/221,759.35 = 89,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,697.74x = 221,759.35 × 89,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,697.74x = 19,753,688,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,688,666.26/160,697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,924.50

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