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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,256.14, 226,674 and 88,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,256.14, 226,674 and 88,805.18 is: 122,551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,256.14 : 226,674 = 88,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,256.14/226,674 = 88,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,256.14x = 226,674 × 88,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,256.14x = 20,129,825,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,825,371.32/164,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,551.43

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