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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,425.90, 226,908.34 and 88,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,425.90, 226,908.34 and 88,974.40 is: 122,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,425.90 : 226,908.34 = 88,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,425.90/226,908.34 = 88,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,425.90x = 226,908.34 × 88,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,425.90x = 20,189,033,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,033,406.50/164,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,785.00

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