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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,223.74, 226,628.75 and 88,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,223.74, 226,628.75 and 88,772.24 is: 122,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,223.74 : 226,628.75 = 88,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,223.74/226,628.75 = 88,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,223.74x = 226,628.75 × 88,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,223.74x = 20,118,341,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,341,785.90/164,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,505.69

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