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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,298.97, 226,732.59 and 88,847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,298.97, 226,732.59 and 88,847.47 is: 122,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,298.97 : 226,732.59 = 88,847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,298.97/226,732.59 = 88,847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,298.97x = 226,732.59 × 88,847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,298.97x = 20,144,616,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,616,988.05/164,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,609.51

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