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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,761.08, 221,839.47 and 89,138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,761.08, 221,839.47 and 89,138.45 is: 123,005.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,761.08 : 221,839.47 = 89,138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,761.08/221,839.47 = 89,138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,761.08x = 221,839.47 × 89,138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,761.08x = 19,774,426,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,426,504.62/160,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,005.06

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