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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,263.74, 226,684.32 and 88,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,263.74, 226,684.32 and 88,812.24 is: 122,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,263.74 : 226,684.32 = 88,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,263.74/226,684.32 = 88,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,263.74x = 226,684.32 × 88,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,263.74x = 20,132,342,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,342,232.08/164,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,561.09

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