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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,445.85, 226,935.98 and 88,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,445.85, 226,935.98 and 88,994.35 is: 122,812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,445.85 : 226,935.98 = 88,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,445.85/226,935.98 = 88,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,445.85x = 226,935.98 × 88,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,445.85x = 20,196,020,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,020,031.71/164,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,812.59

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