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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,214.92, 226,616.40 and 88,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,214.92, 226,616.40 and 88,763.48 is: 122,493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,214.92 : 226,616.40 = 88,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,214.92/226,616.40 = 88,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,214.92x = 226,616.40 × 88,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,214.92x = 20,115,260,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115,260,289.07/164,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,493.50

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