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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,444.24, 226,933.74 and 88,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,444.24, 226,933.74 and 88,992.72 is: 122,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,444.24 : 226,933.74 = 88,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,444.24/226,933.74 = 88,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,444.24x = 226,933.74 × 88,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,444.24x = 20,195,450,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195,450,782.37/164,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,810.33

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