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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,250.24, 226,665.34 and 88,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,250.24, 226,665.34 and 88,798.76 is: 122,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,250.24 : 226,665.34 = 88,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,250.24/226,665.34 = 88,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,250.24x = 226,665.34 × 88,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,250.24x = 20,127,601,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127,601,126.98/164,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,542.29

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