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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,321.16, 226,763.20 and 88,869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,321.16, 226,763.20 and 88,869.66 is: 122,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,321.16 : 226,763.20 = 88,869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,321.16/226,763.20 = 88,869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,321.16x = 226,763.20 × 88,869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,321.16x = 20,152,367,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,367,245.35/164,321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,640.13

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