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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,318.62, 226,759.47 and 88,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,318.62, 226,759.47 and 88,867.12 is: 122,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,318.62 : 226,759.47 = 88,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,318.62/226,759.47 = 88,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,318.62x = 226,759.47 × 88,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,318.62x = 20,151,461,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151,461,031.63/164,318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,636.50

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