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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,430.32, 226,913.88 and 88,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,430.32, 226,913.88 and 88,979.12 is: 122,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,430.32 : 226,913.88 = 88,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,430.32/226,913.88 = 88,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,430.32x = 226,913.88 × 88,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,430.32x = 20,190,597,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190,597,358.19/164,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,791.21

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