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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,979.95, 222,141.22 and 89,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,979.95, 222,141.22 and 89,354.34 is: 123,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,979.95 : 222,141.22 = 89,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,979.95/222,141.22 = 89,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,979.95x = 222,141.22 × 89,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,979.95x = 19,849,282,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,282,099.89/160,979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,302.82

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