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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,424.02, 226,905.18 and 88,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,424.02, 226,905.18 and 88,972.52 is: 122,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,424.02 : 226,905.18 = 88,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,424.02/226,905.18 = 88,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,424.02x = 226,905.18 × 88,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,424.02x = 20,188,325,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,325,665.65/164,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,782.10

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