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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,725.96, 227,322.12 and 89,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,725.96, 227,322.12 and 89,274.48 is: 123,198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,725.96 : 227,322.12 = 89,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,725.96/227,322.12 = 89,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,725.96x = 227,322.12 × 89,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,725.96x = 20,294,064,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294,064,055.50/164,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,198.94

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