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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,255.60, 226,672.98 and 88,804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,255.60, 226,672.98 and 88,804.10 is: 122,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,255.60 : 226,672.98 = 88,804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,255.60/226,672.98 = 88,804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,255.60x = 226,672.98 × 88,804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,255.60x = 20,129,489,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,489,983.22/164,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,549.79

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