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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,157.81, 226,537.77 and 88,706.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,157.81, 226,537.77 and 88,706.31 is: 122,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,157.81 : 226,537.77 = 88,706.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,157.81/226,537.77 = 88,706.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,157.81x = 226,537.77 × 88,706.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,157.81x = 20,095,329,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095,329,652.33/164,157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,414.70

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