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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,729.96, 227,327.64 and 89,278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,729.96, 227,327.64 and 89,278.48 is: 123,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,729.96 : 227,327.64 = 89,278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,729.96/227,327.64 = 89,278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,729.96x = 227,327.64 × 89,278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,729.96x = 20,295,466,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,466,161.19/164,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,204.46

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