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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,335.28, 226,782.72 and 88,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,335.28, 226,782.72 and 88,883.80 is: 122,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,335.28 : 226,782.72 = 88,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,335.28/226,782.72 = 88,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,335.28x = 226,782.72 × 88,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,335.28x = 20,157,309,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,309,927.94/164,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,659.66

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