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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,251.74, 226,667.44 and 88,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,251.74, 226,667.44 and 88,800.24 is: 122,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,251.74 : 226,667.44 = 88,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,251.74/226,667.44 = 88,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,251.74x = 226,667.44 × 88,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,251.74x = 20,128,123,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,123,072.19/164,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,544.35

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