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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,265.03, 226,685.84 and 88,813.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,265.03, 226,685.84 and 88,813.47 is: 122,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,265.03 : 226,685.84 = 88,813.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,265.03/226,685.84 = 88,813.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,265.03x = 226,685.84 × 88,813.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,265.03x = 20,132,755,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,755,606.20/164,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,562.64

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