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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,209.56, 226,609.05 and 88,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,209.56, 226,609.05 and 88,758.06 is: 122,486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,209.56 : 226,609.05 = 88,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,209.56/226,609.05 = 88,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,209.56x = 226,609.05 × 88,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,209.56x = 20,113,379,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,379,656.44/164,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,486.05

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