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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438.94, 226,925.73 and 88,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,438.94, 226,925.73 and 88,987.44 is: 122,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,438.94 : 226,925.73 = 88,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,438.94/226,925.73 = 88,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,438.94x = 226,925.73 × 88,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,438.94x = 20,193,539,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,539,782.83/164,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,802.66

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