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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,439.28, 226,925.82 and 88,987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,439.28, 226,925.82 and 88,987.84 is: 122,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,439.28 : 226,925.82 = 88,987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,439.28/226,925.82 = 88,987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,439.28x = 226,925.82 × 88,987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,439.28x = 20,193,638,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,638,562.03/164,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,803.01

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