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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,260.62, 226,679.99 and 88,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,260.62, 226,679.99 and 88,809.12 is: 122,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,260.62 : 226,679.99 = 88,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,260.62/226,679.99 = 88,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,260.62x = 226,679.99 × 88,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,260.62x = 20,131,249,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,249,989.46/164,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,556.76

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