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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,286.65, 226,715.83 and 88,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,286.65, 226,715.83 and 88,835.15 is: 122,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,286.65 : 226,715.83 = 88,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,286.65/226,715.83 = 88,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,286.65x = 226,715.83 × 88,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,286.65x = 20,140,335,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,335,110.13/164,286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,592.64

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