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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,278.10, 226,703.87 and 88,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,278.10, 226,703.87 and 88,826.60 is: 122,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,278.10 : 226,703.87 = 88,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,278.10/226,703.87 = 88,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,278.10x = 226,703.87 × 88,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,278.10x = 20,137,332,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137,332,401.29/164,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,580.75

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