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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,309.56, 226,747.08 and 88,858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,309.56, 226,747.08 and 88,858.06 is: 122,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,309.56 : 226,747.08 = 88,858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,309.56/226,747.08 = 88,858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,309.56x = 226,747.08 × 88,858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,309.56x = 20,148,305,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,148,305,639.46/164,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,624.06

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