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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,218.92, 226,621.98 and 88,767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,218.92, 226,621.98 and 88,767.42 is: 122,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,218.92 : 226,621.98 = 88,767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,218.92/226,621.98 = 88,767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,218.92x = 226,621.98 × 88,767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,218.92x = 20,116,648,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116,648,479.89/164,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,498.97

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