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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,924.82, 227,596.83 and 89,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,924.82, 227,596.83 and 89,473.86 is: 123,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,924.82 : 227,596.83 = 89,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,924.82/227,596.83 = 89,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,924.82x = 227,596.83 × 89,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,924.82x = 20,363,966,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363,966,903.86/164,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,474.24

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