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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,296.97, 226,729.83 and 88,845.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,296.97, 226,729.83 and 88,845.47 is: 122,606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,296.97 : 226,729.83 = 88,845.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,296.97/226,729.83 = 88,845.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,296.97x = 226,729.83 × 88,845.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,296.97x = 20,143,917,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143,917,859.37/164,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,606.75

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