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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,293.18, 226,724.43 and 88,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,293.18, 226,724.43 and 88,841.50 is: 122,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,293.18 : 226,724.43 = 88,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,293.18/226,724.43 = 88,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,293.18x = 226,724.43 × 88,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,293.18x = 20,142,538,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,538,447.85/164,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,601.18

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