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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,170.32, 226,554.96 and 88,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,170.32, 226,554.96 and 88,718.80 is: 122,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,170.32 : 226,554.96 = 88,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,170.32/226,554.96 = 88,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,170.32x = 226,554.96 × 88,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,170.32x = 20,099,684,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,684,185.25/164,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,431.90

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