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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,486.92, 226,991.70 and 89,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,486.92, 226,991.70 and 89,035.72 is: 122,869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,486.92 : 226,991.70 = 89,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,486.92/226,991.70 = 89,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,486.92x = 226,991.70 × 89,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,486.92x = 20,210,369,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210,369,443.52/164,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,869.16

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