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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,218.58, 226,621.54 and 88,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,218.58, 226,621.54 and 88,767.08 is: 122,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,218.58 : 226,621.54 = 88,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,218.58/226,621.54 = 88,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,218.58x = 226,621.54 × 88,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,218.58x = 20,116,531,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116,531,948.93/164,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,498.51

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