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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,265.64, 223,926.02 and 89,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,265.64, 223,926.02 and 89,666.51 is: 123,739.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,265.64 : 223,926.02 = 89,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,265.64/223,926.02 = 89,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,265.64x = 223,926.02 × 89,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,265.64x = 20,078,664,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,664,711.59/162,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,739.47

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