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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,297.97, 226,731.21 and 88,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,297.97, 226,731.21 and 88,846.47 is: 122,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,297.97 : 226,731.21 = 88,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,297.97/226,731.21 = 88,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,297.97x = 226,731.21 × 88,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,297.97x = 20,144,267,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,267,647.33/164,297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.13

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