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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,342.94, 226,793.16 and 88,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,342.94, 226,793.16 and 88,891.44 is: 122,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,342.94 : 226,793.16 = 88,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,342.94/226,793.16 = 88,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,342.94x = 226,793.16 × 88,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,342.94x = 20,159,970,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159,970,574.55/164,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,670.13

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