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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,041.34, 226,377.07 and 88,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,041.34, 226,377.07 and 88,589.84 is: 122,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,041.34 : 226,377.07 = 88,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,041.34/226,377.07 = 88,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,041.34x = 226,377.07 × 88,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,041.34x = 20,054,708,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,708,410.97/164,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,253.99

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