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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,333.25, 226,779.91 and 88,881.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,333.25, 226,779.91 and 88,881.75 is: 122,656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,333.25 : 226,779.91 = 88,881.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,333.25/226,779.91 = 88,881.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,333.25x = 226,779.91 × 88,881.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,333.25x = 20,156,595,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156,595,043.44/164,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,656.83

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