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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,334.97, 226,782.35 and 88,883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,334.97, 226,782.35 and 88,883.47 is: 122,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,334.97 : 226,782.35 = 88,883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,334.97/226,782.35 = 88,883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,334.97x = 226,782.35 × 88,883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,334.97x = 20,157,202,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,202,202.75/164,334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,659.24

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