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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.31, 226,415.81 and 88,617.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.31, 226,415.81 and 88,617.81 is: 122,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.31 : 226,415.81 = 88,617.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.31/226,415.81 = 88,617.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.31x = 226,415.81 × 88,617.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.31x = 20,064,473,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,473,231.58/164,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,292.67

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