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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,093.78, 226,449.54 and 88,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,093.78, 226,449.54 and 88,642.28 is: 122,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,093.78 : 226,449.54 = 88,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,093.78/226,449.54 = 88,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,093.78x = 226,449.54 × 88,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,093.78x = 20,073,003,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,003,530.55/164,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,326.41

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