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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,094.78, 226,450.92 and 88,643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,094.78, 226,450.92 and 88,643.28 is: 122,327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,094.78 : 226,450.92 = 88,643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,094.78/226,450.92 = 88,643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,094.78x = 226,450.92 × 88,643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,094.78x = 20,073,352,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,352,307.82/164,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,327.79

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