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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,266.53, 226,687.91 and 88,814.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,266.53, 226,687.91 and 88,814.97 is: 122,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,266.53 : 226,687.91 = 88,814.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,266.53/226,687.91 = 88,814.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,266.53x = 226,687.91 × 88,814.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,266.53x = 20,133,279,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,279,481.94/164,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,564.71

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