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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,047.86, 226,386.03 and 88,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,047.86, 226,386.03 and 88,596.36 is: 122,262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,047.86 : 226,386.03 = 88,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,047.86/226,386.03 = 88,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,047.86x = 226,386.03 × 88,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,047.86x = 20,056,978,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,978,212.85/164,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,262.97

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