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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,761.83, 221,840.51 and 89,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,761.83, 221,840.51 and 89,139.20 is: 123,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,761.83 : 221,840.51 = 89,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,761.83/221,840.51 = 89,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,761.83x = 221,840.51 × 89,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,761.83x = 19,774,684,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,684,034.09/160,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,006.09

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