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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,034.09, 226,367.06 and 88,582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,034.09, 226,367.06 and 88,582.59 is: 122,243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,034.09 : 226,367.06 = 88,582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,034.09/226,367.06 = 88,582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,034.09x = 226,367.06 × 88,582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,034.09x = 20,052,180,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,180,022.57/164,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,243.98

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