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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,259.69, 226,678.71 and 88,808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,259.69, 226,678.71 and 88,808.19 is: 122,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,259.69 : 226,678.71 = 88,808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,259.69/226,678.71 = 88,808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,259.69x = 226,678.71 × 88,808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,259.69x = 20,130,925,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,925,946.63/164,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,555.48

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