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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,697.52, 227,282.76 and 89,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,697.52, 227,282.76 and 89,246.08 is: 123,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,697.52 : 227,282.76 = 89,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,697.52/227,282.76 = 89,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,697.52x = 227,282.76 × 89,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,697.52x = 20,284,095,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,095,381.58/164,697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,159.69

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