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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,262.17, 226,681.79 and 88,810.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,262.17, 226,681.79 and 88,810.67 is: 122,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,262.17 : 226,681.79 = 88,810.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,262.17/226,681.79 = 88,810.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,262.17x = 226,681.79 × 88,810.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,262.17x = 20,131,761,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,761,868.73/164,262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,558.72

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