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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,036.59, 226,370.51 and 88,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,036.59, 226,370.51 and 88,585.09 is: 122,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,036.59 : 226,370.51 = 88,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,036.59/226,370.51 = 88,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,036.59x = 226,370.51 × 88,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,036.59x = 20,053,052,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,052,001.70/164,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,247.43

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