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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,298.09, 226,731.39 and 88,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,298.09, 226,731.39 and 88,846.59 is: 122,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,298.09 : 226,731.39 = 88,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,298.09/226,731.39 = 88,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,298.09x = 226,731.39 × 88,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,298.09x = 20,144,311,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,311,364.53/164,298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.31

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