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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,305.28, 226,740.80 and 88,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,305.28, 226,740.80 and 88,853.76 is: 122,617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,305.28 : 226,740.80 = 88,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,305.28/226,740.80 = 88,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,305.28x = 226,740.80 × 88,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,305.28x = 20,146,772,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,772,625.41/164,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,617.93

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