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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438.48, 226,925.81 and 88,986.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,438.48, 226,925.81 and 88,986.98 is: 122,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,438.48 : 226,925.81 = 88,986.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,438.48/226,925.81 = 88,986.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,438.48x = 226,925.81 × 88,986.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,438.48x = 20,193,440,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,440,936.39/164,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,802.41

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