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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,043.12, 226,379.46 and 88,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,043.12, 226,379.46 and 88,591.62 is: 122,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,043.12 : 226,379.46 = 88,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,043.12/226,379.46 = 88,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,043.12x = 226,379.46 × 88,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,043.12x = 20,055,323,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055,323,096.13/164,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,256.41

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