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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,698.53, 227,284.10 and 89,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,698.53, 227,284.10 and 89,247.03 is: 123,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,698.53 : 227,284.10 = 89,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,698.53/227,284.10 = 89,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,698.53x = 227,284.10 × 89,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,698.53x = 20,284,430,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,430,444.99/164,698.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,160.97

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