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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,417.23, 226,896.48 and 88,965.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,417.23, 226,896.48 and 88,965.73 is: 122,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,417.23 : 226,896.48 = 88,965.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,417.23/226,896.48 = 88,965.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,417.23x = 226,896.48 × 88,965.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,417.23x = 20,186,010,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186,010,977.63/164,417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,773.09

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