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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,332.54, 226,778.91 and 88,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,332.54, 226,778.91 and 88,881.04 is: 122,655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,332.54 : 226,778.91 = 88,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,332.54/226,778.91 = 88,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,332.54x = 226,778.91 × 88,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,332.54x = 20,156,345,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156,345,370.87/164,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,655.84

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