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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,312.72, 226,751.64 and 88,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,312.72, 226,751.64 and 88,861.24 is: 122,628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,312.72 : 226,751.64 = 88,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,312.72/226,751.64 = 88,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,312.72x = 226,751.64 × 88,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,312.72x = 20,149,431,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149,431,902.43/164,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,628.56

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