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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,153.30, 226,531.55 and 88,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,153.30, 226,531.55 and 88,701.80 is: 122,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,153.30 : 226,531.55 = 88,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,153.30/226,531.55 = 88,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,153.30x = 226,531.55 × 88,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,153.30x = 20,093,754,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093,754,665.62/164,153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,408.48

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