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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,375.46, 226,838.34 and 88,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,375.46, 226,838.34 and 88,923.96 is: 122,715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,375.46 : 226,838.34 = 88,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,375.46/226,838.34 = 88,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,375.46x = 226,838.34 × 88,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,375.46x = 20,171,363,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,171,363,472.63/164,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,715.18

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