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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,805.92, 221,908.24 and 89,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,805.92, 221,908.24 and 89,185.44 is: 123,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,805.92 : 221,908.24 = 89,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,805.92/221,908.24 = 89,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,805.92x = 221,908.24 × 89,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,805.92x = 19,790,984,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,984,024.03/160,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,073.73

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