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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,249.73, 226,664.69 and 88,798.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,249.73, 226,664.69 and 88,798.23 is: 122,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,249.73 : 226,664.69 = 88,798.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,249.73/226,664.69 = 88,798.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,249.73x = 226,664.69 × 88,798.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,249.73x = 20,127,422,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127,422,831.51/164,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,541.59

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