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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,338.55, 226,787.19 and 88,887.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,338.55, 226,787.19 and 88,887.05 is: 122,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,338.55 : 226,787.19 = 88,887.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,338.55/226,787.19 = 88,887.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,338.55x = 226,787.19 × 88,887.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,338.55x = 20,158,444,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,444,296.89/164,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,664.12

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