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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,338.74, 226,787.01 and 88,887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,338.74, 226,787.01 and 88,887.06 is: 122,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,338.74 : 226,787.01 = 88,887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,338.74/226,787.01 = 88,887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,338.74x = 226,787.01 × 88,887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,338.74x = 20,158,430,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,430,565.09/164,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,663.90

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