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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,323.16, 226,765.96 and 88,871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,323.16, 226,765.96 and 88,871.66 is: 122,642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,323.16 : 226,765.96 = 88,871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,323.16/226,765.96 = 88,871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,323.16x = 226,765.96 × 88,871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,323.16x = 20,153,067,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,067,296.69/164,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,642.89

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