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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,291.46, 226,722.14 and 88,839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,291.46, 226,722.14 and 88,839.96 is: 122,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,291.46 : 226,722.14 = 88,839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,291.46/226,722.14 = 88,839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,291.46x = 226,722.14 × 88,839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,291.46x = 20,141,984,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,984,887.46/164,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,599.10

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