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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,222.74, 226,627.37 and 88,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,222.74, 226,627.37 and 88,771.24 is: 122,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,222.74 : 226,627.37 = 88,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,222.74/226,627.37 = 88,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,222.74x = 226,627.37 × 88,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,222.74x = 20,117,992,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,992,825.16/164,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,504.31

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