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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.28, 226,415.76 and 88,617.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.28, 226,415.76 and 88,617.78 is: 122,292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.28 : 226,415.76 = 88,617.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.28/226,415.76 = 88,617.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.28x = 226,415.76 × 88,617.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.28x = 20,064,462,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,462,008.21/164,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,292.62

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