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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,336.28, 226,784.09 and 88,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,336.28, 226,784.09 and 88,884.78 is: 122,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,336.28 : 226,784.09 = 88,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,336.28/226,784.09 = 88,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,336.28x = 226,784.09 × 88,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,336.28x = 20,157,653,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,653,502.73/164,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,661.01

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