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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,251.24, 226,666.72 and 88,799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,251.24, 226,666.72 and 88,799.76 is: 122,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,251.24 : 226,666.72 = 88,799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,251.24/226,666.72 = 88,799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,251.24x = 226,666.72 × 88,799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,251.24x = 20,127,950,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127,950,335.99/164,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,543.67

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