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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,398.44, 226,869.85 and 88,946.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,398.44, 226,869.85 and 88,946.94 is: 122,746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,398.44 : 226,869.85 = 88,946.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,398.44/226,869.85 = 88,946.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,398.44x = 226,869.85 × 88,946.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,398.44x = 20,179,378,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,378,491.02/164,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,746.78

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