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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,228.88, 226,635.36 and 88,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,228.88, 226,635.36 and 88,777.44 is: 122,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,228.88 : 226,635.36 = 88,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,228.88/226,635.36 = 88,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,228.88x = 226,635.36 × 88,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,228.88x = 20,120,107,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120,107,074.28/164,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,512.60

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