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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,682.26, 227,262.34 and 89,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,682.26, 227,262.34 and 89,230.76 is: 123,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,682.26 : 227,262.34 = 89,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,682.26/227,262.34 = 89,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,682.26x = 227,262.34 × 89,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,682.26x = 20,278,791,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278,791,317.58/164,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,138.89

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