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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,612.04, 227,163.42 and 89,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,612.04, 227,163.42 and 89,160 is: 123,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,612.04 : 227,163.42 = 89,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,612.04/227,163.42 = 89,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,612.04x = 227,163.42 × 89,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,612.04x = 20,253,890,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,890,527.20/164,612.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,040.15

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