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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,399.63, 226,871.69 and 88,948.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,399.63, 226,871.69 and 88,948.13 is: 122,748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,399.63 : 226,871.69 = 88,948.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,399.63/226,871.69 = 88,948.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,399.63x = 226,871.69 × 88,948.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,399.63x = 20,179,810,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,810,996.34/164,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,748.52

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