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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,437.31, 226,923.80 and 88,985.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,437.31, 226,923.80 and 88,985.81 is: 122,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,437.31 : 226,923.80 = 88,985.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,437.31/226,923.80 = 88,985.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,437.31x = 226,923.80 × 88,985.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,437.31x = 20,192,998,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192,998,273.66/164,437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,800.59

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