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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,322.41, 226,764.93 and 88,870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,322.41, 226,764.93 and 88,870.91 is: 122,641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,322.41 : 226,764.93 = 88,870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,322.41/226,764.93 = 88,870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,322.41x = 226,764.93 × 88,870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,322.41x = 20,152,805,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,805,240.83/164,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,641.86

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