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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,285.91, 226,714.80 and 88,834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,285.91, 226,714.80 and 88,834.41 is: 122,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,285.91 : 226,714.80 = 88,834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,285.91/226,714.80 = 88,834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,285.91x = 226,714.80 × 88,834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,285.91x = 20,140,075,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,075,496.27/164,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,591.62

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