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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,289.02, 226,718.86 and 88,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,289.02, 226,718.86 and 88,837.52 is: 122,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,289.02 : 226,718.86 = 88,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,289.02/226,718.86 = 88,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,289.02x = 226,718.86 × 88,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,289.02x = 20,141,141,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,141,259.63/164,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,595.78

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