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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,297.22, 226,730.17 and 88,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,297.22, 226,730.17 and 88,845.72 is: 122,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,297.22 : 226,730.17 = 88,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,297.22/226,730.17 = 88,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,297.22x = 226,730.17 × 88,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,297.22x = 20,144,005,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,005,421.49/164,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,607.10

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