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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,291.76, 226,722.56 and 88,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,291.76, 226,722.56 and 88,840.26 is: 122,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,291.76 : 226,722.56 = 88,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,291.76/226,722.56 = 88,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,291.76x = 226,722.56 × 88,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,291.76x = 20,142,091,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,091,178.27/164,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,599.52

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