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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,625.21, 227,183.13 and 89,173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,625.21, 227,183.13 and 89,173.71 is: 123,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,625.21 : 227,183.13 = 89,173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,625.21/227,183.13 = 89,173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,625.21x = 227,183.13 × 89,173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,625.21x = 20,258,762,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258,762,551.51/164,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,059.90

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