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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,607.04, 227,156.52 and 89,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,607.04, 227,156.52 and 89,155 is: 123,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,607.04 : 227,156.52 = 89,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,607.04/227,156.52 = 89,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,607.04x = 227,156.52 × 89,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,607.04x = 20,252,139,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,139,540.60/164,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,033.25

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