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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,199.21, 226,594.89 and 88,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,199.21, 226,594.89 and 88,747.71 is: 122,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,199.21 : 226,594.89 = 88,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,199.21/226,594.89 = 88,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,199.21x = 226,594.89 × 88,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,199.21x = 20,109,777,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109,777,585.20/164,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,471.83

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