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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,171.73, 226,557.11 and 88,720.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,171.73, 226,557.11 and 88,720.23 is: 122,433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,171.73 : 226,557.11 = 88,720.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,171.73/226,557.11 = 88,720.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,171.73x = 226,557.11 × 88,720.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,171.73x = 20,100,198,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100,198,463.73/164,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,433.98

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