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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,277.20, 226,702.76 and 88,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,277.20, 226,702.76 and 88,825.84 is: 122,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,277.20 : 226,702.76 = 88,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,277.20/226,702.76 = 88,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,277.20x = 226,702.76 × 88,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,277.20x = 20,137,063,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137,063,087.32/164,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,579.78

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