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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,207.55, 226,606.29 and 88,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,207.55, 226,606.29 and 88,756.05 is: 122,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,207.55 : 226,606.29 = 88,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,207.55/226,606.29 = 88,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,207.55x = 226,606.29 × 88,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,207.55x = 20,112,679,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,679,205.55/164,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,483.28

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