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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,349.14, 226,801.82 and 88,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,349.14, 226,801.82 and 88,897.64 is: 122,678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,349.14 : 226,801.82 = 88,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,349.14/226,801.82 = 88,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,349.14x = 226,801.82 × 88,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,349.14x = 20,162,145,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,145,633.94/164,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,678.75

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