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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,901.73, 222,044.75 and 89,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,901.73, 222,044.75 and 89,281.93 is: 123,209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,901.73 : 222,044.75 = 89,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,901.73/222,044.75 = 89,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,901.73x = 222,044.75 × 89,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,901.73x = 19,824,583,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,583,826.37/160,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,209.26

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