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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,337.74, 226,785.63 and 88,886.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,337.74, 226,785.63 and 88,886.06 is: 122,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,337.74 : 226,785.63 = 88,886.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,337.74/226,785.63 = 88,886.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,337.74x = 226,785.63 × 88,886.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,337.74x = 20,158,081,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,081,115.32/164,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,662.52

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