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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,253.78, 226,669.74 and 88,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,253.78, 226,669.74 and 88,802.28 is: 122,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,253.78 : 226,669.74 = 88,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,253.78/226,669.74 = 88,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,253.78x = 226,669.74 × 88,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,253.78x = 20,128,789,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,789,719.01/164,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,546.89

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