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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,298.56, 226,731.94 and 88,847.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,298.56, 226,731.94 and 88,847.06 is: 122,608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,298.56 : 226,731.94 = 88,847.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,298.56/226,731.94 = 88,847.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,298.56x = 226,731.94 × 88,847.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,298.56x = 20,144,466,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,466,277.10/164,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.90

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