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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,266.44, 226,688.03 and 88,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,266.44, 226,688.03 and 88,814.94 is: 122,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,266.44 : 226,688.03 = 88,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,266.44/226,688.03 = 88,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,266.44x = 226,688.03 × 88,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,266.44x = 20,133,283,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,283,783.17/164,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,564.80

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