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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,321.59, 226,763.80 and 88,870.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,321.59, 226,763.80 and 88,870.09 is: 122,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,321.59 : 226,763.80 = 88,870.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,321.59/226,763.80 = 88,870.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,321.59x = 226,763.80 × 88,870.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,321.59x = 20,152,520,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,520,276.19/164,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,640.73

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