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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,069.44, 226,415.97 and 88,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,069.44, 226,415.97 and 88,617.94 is: 122,292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,069.44 : 226,415.97 = 88,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,069.44/226,415.97 = 88,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,069.44x = 226,415.97 × 88,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,069.44x = 20,064,516,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,516,278.46/164,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,292.83

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