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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,655.62, 227,223.33 and 89,203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,655.62, 227,223.33 and 89,203.94 is: 123,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,655.62 : 227,223.33 = 89,203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,655.62/227,223.33 = 89,203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,655.62x = 227,223.33 × 89,203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,655.62x = 20,269,216,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269,216,295.92/164,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,100.66

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