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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,626.80, 246,940.20 and 89,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,626.80, 246,940.20 and 89,977.20 is: 134,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,626.80 : 246,940.20 = 89,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,626.80/246,940.20 = 89,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,626.80x = 246,940.20 × 89,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,626.80x = 22,218,987,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218,987,763.44/164,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,965.80

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