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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,233.56, 226,642.44 and 88,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,233.56, 226,642.44 and 88,782.04 is: 122,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,233.56 : 226,642.44 = 88,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,233.56/226,642.44 = 88,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,233.56x = 226,642.44 × 88,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,233.56x = 20,121,778,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,778,173.78/164,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,519.28

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