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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,896.89, 222,037.70 and 89,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,896.89, 222,037.70 and 89,277.43 is: 123,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,896.89 : 222,037.70 = 89,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,896.89/222,037.70 = 89,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,896.89x = 222,037.70 × 89,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,896.89x = 19,822,955,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822,955,219.11/160,896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,202.85

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