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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,320.22, 226,762.05 and 88,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,320.22, 226,762.05 and 88,868.72 is: 122,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,320.22 : 226,762.05 = 88,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,320.22/226,762.05 = 88,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,320.22x = 226,762.05 × 88,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,320.22x = 20,152,053,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,053,128.08/164,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,638.91

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