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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,288.91, 226,718.94 and 88,837.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,288.91, 226,718.94 and 88,837.41 is: 122,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,288.91 : 226,718.94 = 88,837.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,288.91/226,718.94 = 88,837.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,288.91x = 226,718.94 × 88,837.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,288.91x = 20,141,123,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,123,427.55/164,288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,595.76

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