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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,265.94, 226,687.34 and 88,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,265.94, 226,687.34 and 88,814.44 is: 122,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,265.94 : 226,687.34 = 88,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,265.94/226,687.34 = 88,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,265.94x = 226,687.34 × 88,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,265.94x = 20,133,109,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,109,157.19/164,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,564.11

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