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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.81, 226,366.67 and 88,582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.81, 226,366.67 and 88,582.31 is: 122,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.81 : 226,366.67 = 88,582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.81/226,366.67 = 88,582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.81x = 226,366.67 × 88,582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.81x = 20,052,083,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,083,322.98/164,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,243.60

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