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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,055.24, 226,396.14 and 88,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,055.24, 226,396.14 and 88,603.68 is: 122,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,055.24 : 226,396.14 = 88,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,055.24/226,396.14 = 88,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,055.24x = 226,396.14 × 88,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,055.24x = 20,059,531,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,531,141.80/164,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,273.03

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