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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,698.72, 227,284.35 and 89,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,698.72, 227,284.35 and 89,247.22 is: 123,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,698.72 : 227,284.35 = 89,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,698.72/227,284.35 = 89,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,698.72x = 227,284.35 × 89,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,698.72x = 20,284,495,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,495,484.12/164,698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,161.22

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