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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,499.24, 227,009.64 and 89,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,499.24, 227,009.64 and 89,047.74 is: 122,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,499.24 : 227,009.64 = 89,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,499.24/227,009.64 = 89,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,499.24x = 227,009.64 × 89,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,499.24x = 20,214,695,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214,695,400.21/164,499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,886.25

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