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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,912.67, 222,061.92 and 89,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,912.67, 222,061.92 and 89,297.33 is: 123,231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,912.67 : 222,061.92 = 89,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,912.67/222,061.92 = 89,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,912.67x = 222,061.92 × 89,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,912.67x = 19,829,536,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829,536,550.67/160,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,231.67

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