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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,468.28, 226,965.84 and 89,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,468.28, 226,965.84 and 89,016.84 is: 122,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,468.28 : 226,965.84 = 89,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,468.28/226,965.84 = 89,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,468.28x = 226,965.84 × 89,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,468.28x = 20,203,781,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,781,864.75/164,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,843.03

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