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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,058.21, 226,400.31 and 88,606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,058.21, 226,400.31 and 88,606.71 is: 122,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,058.21 : 226,400.31 = 88,606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,058.21/226,400.31 = 88,606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,058.21x = 226,400.31 × 88,606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,058.21x = 20,060,586,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,586,612.08/164,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,277.25

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