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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,262.37, 226,682.40 and 88,810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,262.37, 226,682.40 and 88,810.87 is: 122,559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,262.37 : 226,682.40 = 88,810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,262.37/226,682.40 = 88,810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,262.37x = 226,682.40 × 88,810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,262.37x = 20,131,861,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,861,157.69/164,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,559.18

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