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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,047.12, 226,384.98 and 88,595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,047.12, 226,384.98 and 88,595.64 is: 122,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,047.12 : 226,384.98 = 88,595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,047.12/226,384.98 = 88,595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,047.12x = 226,384.98 × 88,595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,047.12x = 20,056,722,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,722,189.49/164,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,261.96

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