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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,254.12, 226,671.24 and 88,803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,254.12, 226,671.24 and 88,803.16 is: 122,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,254.12 : 226,671.24 = 88,803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,254.12/226,671.24 = 88,803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,254.12x = 226,671.24 × 88,803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,254.12x = 20,129,122,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,122,393.12/164,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,548.66

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