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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,802.96, 221,902.44 and 89,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,802.96, 221,902.44 and 89,189.64 is: 123,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,802.96 : 221,902.44 = 89,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,802.96/221,902.44 = 89,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,802.96x = 221,902.44 × 89,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,802.96x = 19,791,398,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,398,738.72/160,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,078.58

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