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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,425.02, 226,906.56 and 88,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,425.02, 226,906.56 and 88,973.52 is: 122,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,425.02 : 226,906.56 = 88,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,425.02/226,906.56 = 88,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,425.02x = 226,906.56 × 88,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,425.02x = 20,188,675,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,675,354.29/164,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,783.48

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