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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.59, 226,366.36 and 88,582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.59, 226,366.36 and 88,582.09 is: 122,243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.59 : 226,366.36 = 88,582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.59/226,366.36 = 88,582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.59x = 226,366.36 × 88,582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.59x = 20,052,005,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,005,274.49/164,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,243.29

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