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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,299.09, 226,732.77 and 88,847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,299.09, 226,732.77 and 88,847.59 is: 122,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,299.09 : 226,732.77 = 88,847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,299.09/226,732.77 = 88,847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,299.09x = 226,732.77 × 88,847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,299.09x = 20,144,660,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,660,188.52/164,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,609.69

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