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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,247.66, 226,661.82 and 88,796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,247.66, 226,661.82 and 88,796.16 is: 122,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,247.66 : 226,661.82 = 88,796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,247.66/226,661.82 = 88,796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,247.66x = 226,661.82 × 88,796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,247.66x = 20,126,699,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,699,234.61/164,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,538.73

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