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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,314.22, 226,753.71 and 88,862.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,314.22, 226,753.71 and 88,862.74 is: 122,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,314.22 : 226,753.71 = 88,862.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,314.22/226,753.71 = 88,862.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,314.22x = 226,753.71 × 88,862.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,314.22x = 20,149,955,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149,955,975.77/164,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,630.63

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