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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,348.80, 226,801.32 and 88,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,348.80, 226,801.32 and 88,897.30 is: 122,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,348.80 : 226,801.32 = 88,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,348.80/226,801.32 = 88,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,348.80x = 226,801.32 × 88,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,348.80x = 20,162,024,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,024,984.44/164,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,678.26

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