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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,324.49, 226,767.69 and 88,872.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,324.49, 226,767.69 and 88,872.99 is: 122,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,324.49 : 226,767.69 = 88,872.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,324.49/226,767.69 = 88,872.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,324.49x = 226,767.69 × 88,872.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,324.49x = 20,153,522,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,522,645.69/164,324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,644.67

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