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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,268.08, 226,689 and 88,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,268.08, 226,689 and 88,814.96 is: 122,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,268.08 : 226,689 = 88,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,268.08/226,689 = 88,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,268.08x = 226,689 × 88,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,268.08x = 20,133,374,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,374,467.44/164,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,564.13

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