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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,443.24, 226,932.36 and 88,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,443.24, 226,932.36 and 88,991.72 is: 122,808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,443.24 : 226,932.36 = 88,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,443.24/226,932.36 = 88,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,443.24x = 226,932.36 × 88,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,443.24x = 20,195,101,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195,101,040.06/164,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,808.95

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