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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,597.52, 228,524.60 and 90,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,597.52, 228,524.60 and 90,146 is: 124,401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,597.52 : 228,524.60 = 90,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,597.52/228,524.60 = 90,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,597.52x = 228,524.60 × 90,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,597.52x = 20,600,578,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600,578,591.60/165,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,401.49

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