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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,335.79, 226,783.40 and 88,884.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,335.79, 226,783.40 and 88,884.29 is: 122,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,335.79 : 226,783.40 = 88,884.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,335.79/226,783.40 = 88,884.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,335.79x = 226,783.40 × 88,884.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,335.79x = 20,157,481,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,481,615.32/164,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,660.32

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