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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,437.32, 226,923.49 and 88,985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,437.32, 226,923.49 and 88,985.82 is: 122,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,437.32 : 226,923.49 = 88,985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,437.32/226,923.49 = 88,985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,437.32x = 226,923.49 × 88,985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,437.32x = 20,192,971,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192,971,700.29/164,437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,800.42

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