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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,123.16, 226,489.98 and 88,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,123.16, 226,489.98 and 88,671.66 is: 122,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,123.16 : 226,489.98 = 88,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,123.16/226,489.98 = 88,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,123.16x = 226,489.98 × 88,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,123.16x = 20,083,242,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083,242,499.97/164,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,366.90

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