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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,220.28, 226,624.05 and 88,768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,220.28, 226,624.05 and 88,768.78 is: 122,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,220.28 : 226,624.05 = 88,768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,220.28/226,624.05 = 88,768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,220.28x = 226,624.05 × 88,768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,220.28x = 20,117,140,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,140,437.16/164,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,500.95

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