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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,439.22, 226,926.83 and 88,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,439.22, 226,926.83 and 88,987.72 is: 122,803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,439.22 : 226,926.83 = 88,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,439.22/226,926.83 = 88,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,439.22x = 226,926.83 × 88,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,439.22x = 20,193,701,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,701,208.53/164,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,803.44

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