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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,408.58, 226,882.89 and 88,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,408.58, 226,882.89 and 88,955.46 is: 122,758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,408.58 : 226,882.89 = 88,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,408.58/226,882.89 = 88,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,408.58x = 226,882.89 × 88,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,408.58x = 20,182,471,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,471,846.08/164,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,758.02

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