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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,338.80, 226,787.54 and 88,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,338.80, 226,787.54 and 88,887.30 is: 122,664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,338.80 : 226,787.54 = 88,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,338.80/226,787.54 = 88,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,338.80x = 226,787.54 × 88,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,338.80x = 20,158,531,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,531,659.81/164,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,664.47

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