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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,596.46, 227,143.43 and 89,144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,596.46, 227,143.43 and 89,144.98 is: 123,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,596.46 : 227,143.43 = 89,144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,596.46/227,143.43 = 89,144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,596.46x = 227,143.43 × 89,144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,596.46x = 20,248,696,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,696,524.48/164,596.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,020.24

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