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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,269.44, 226,691.94 and 88,817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,269.44, 226,691.94 and 88,817.94 is: 122,568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,269.44 : 226,691.94 = 88,817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,269.44/226,691.94 = 88,817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,269.44x = 226,691.94 × 88,817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,269.44x = 20,134,311,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134,311,125.40/164,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,568.82

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