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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,209.58, 226,609.09 and 88,758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,209.58, 226,609.09 and 88,758.08 is: 122,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,209.58 : 226,609.09 = 88,758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,209.58/226,609.09 = 88,758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,209.58x = 226,609.09 × 88,758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,209.58x = 20,113,387,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,387,733.05/164,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,486.08

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