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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,834.98, 227,473.72 and 89,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,834.98, 227,473.72 and 89,383.48 is: 123,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,834.98 : 227,473.72 = 89,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,834.98/227,473.72 = 89,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,834.98x = 227,473.72 × 89,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,834.98x = 20,332,392,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,332,392,702.15/164,834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,349.99

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