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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,273.76, 226,697.36 and 88,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,273.76, 226,697.36 and 88,822.24 is: 122,574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,273.76 : 226,697.36 = 88,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,273.76/226,697.36 = 88,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,273.76x = 226,697.36 × 88,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,273.76x = 20,135,767,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,767,317.29/164,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,574.46

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