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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,264.28, 226,684.80 and 88,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,264.28, 226,684.80 and 88,812.72 is: 122,561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,264.28 : 226,684.80 = 88,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,264.28/226,684.80 = 88,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,264.28x = 226,684.80 × 88,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,264.28x = 20,132,493,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,493,670.66/164,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,561.60

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