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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438.32, 226,924.87 and 88,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,438.32, 226,924.87 and 88,986.82 is: 122,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,438.32 : 226,924.87 = 88,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,438.32/226,924.87 = 88,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,438.32x = 226,924.87 × 88,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,438.32x = 20,193,322,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,322,560.21/164,438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,801.81

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