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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,243.16, 226,655.61 and 88,791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,243.16, 226,655.61 and 88,791.66 is: 122,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,243.16 : 226,655.61 = 88,791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,243.16/226,655.61 = 88,791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,243.16x = 226,655.61 × 88,791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,243.16x = 20,125,127,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125,127,860.21/164,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,532.52

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