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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,219.58, 226,622.85 and 88,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,219.58, 226,622.85 and 88,768.08 is: 122,499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,219.58 : 226,622.85 = 88,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,219.58/226,622.85 = 88,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,219.58x = 226,622.85 × 88,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,219.58x = 20,116,875,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116,875,278.63/164,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,499.86

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