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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,822.92, 221,949.24 and 89,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,822.92, 221,949.24 and 89,226 is: 123,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,822.92 : 221,949.24 = 89,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,822.92/221,949.24 = 89,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,822.92x = 221,949.24 × 89,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,822.92x = 19,803,642,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,642,888.24/160,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,139.43

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