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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,223.81, 226,628.73 and 88,772.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,223.81, 226,628.73 and 88,772.31 is: 122,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,223.81 : 226,628.73 = 88,772.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,223.81/226,628.73 = 88,772.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,223.81x = 226,628.73 × 88,772.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,223.81x = 20,118,355,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,355,874.47/164,223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,505.72

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