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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,763.59, 221,842.92 and 89,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,763.59, 221,842.92 and 89,140.96 is: 123,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,763.59 : 221,842.92 = 89,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,763.59/221,842.92 = 89,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,763.59x = 221,842.92 × 89,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,763.59x = 19,775,290,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775,290,858.00/160,763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,008.52

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