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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,269.53, 226,691.96 and 88,818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,269.53, 226,691.96 and 88,818.03 is: 122,568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,269.53 : 226,691.96 = 88,818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,269.53/226,691.96 = 88,818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,269.53x = 226,691.96 × 88,818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,269.53x = 20,134,332,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134,332,859.95/164,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,568.88

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