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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,197.71, 226,592.82 and 88,746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,197.71, 226,592.82 and 88,746.21 is: 122,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,197.71 : 226,592.82 = 88,746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,197.71/226,592.82 = 88,746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,197.71x = 226,592.82 × 88,746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,197.71x = 20,109,253,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109,253,988.21/164,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,469.76

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