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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,323.99, 226,767 and 88,872.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,323.99, 226,767 and 88,872.49 is: 122,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,323.99 : 226,767 = 88,872.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,323.99/226,767 = 88,872.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,323.99x = 226,767 × 88,872.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,323.99x = 20,153,347,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,347,939.83/164,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,643.98

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