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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,056.24, 226,397.52 and 88,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,056.24, 226,397.52 and 88,604.68 is: 122,274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,056.24 : 226,397.52 = 88,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,056.24/226,397.52 = 88,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,056.24x = 226,397.52 × 88,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,056.24x = 20,059,879,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,879,812.39/164,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,274.41

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