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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,342.12, 226,791.96 and 88,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,342.12, 226,791.96 and 88,890.44 is: 122,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,342.12 : 226,791.96 = 88,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,342.12/226,791.96 = 88,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,342.12x = 226,791.96 × 88,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,342.12x = 20,159,637,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159,637,112.86/164,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,668.72

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