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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,082.58, 226,433.94 and 88,631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,082.58, 226,433.94 and 88,631.08 is: 122,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,082.58 : 226,433.94 = 88,631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,082.58/226,433.94 = 88,631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,082.58x = 226,433.94 × 88,631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,082.58x = 20,069,084,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069,084,650.86/164,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,310.88

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