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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,337.29, 226,785.47 and 88,885.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,337.29, 226,785.47 and 88,885.79 is: 122,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,337.29 : 226,785.47 = 88,885.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,337.29/226,785.47 = 88,885.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,337.29x = 226,785.47 × 88,885.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,337.29x = 20,158,005,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,005,661.47/164,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,662.40

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