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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,885.76, 222,020.64 and 89,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,885.76, 222,020.64 and 89,264 is: 123,183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,885.76 : 222,020.64 = 89,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,885.76/222,020.64 = 89,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,885.76x = 222,020.64 × 89,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,885.76x = 19,818,450,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,450,408.96/160,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,183.37

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