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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,222.56, 226,627.32 and 88,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,222.56, 226,627.32 and 88,771 is: 122,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,222.56 : 226,627.32 = 88,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,222.56/226,627.32 = 88,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,222.56x = 226,627.32 × 88,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,222.56x = 20,117,933,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,933,823.72/164,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,504.08

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