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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,447.86, 226,938.74 and 88,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,447.86, 226,938.74 and 88,996.36 is: 122,815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,447.86 : 226,938.74 = 88,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,447.86/226,938.74 = 88,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,447.86x = 226,938.74 × 88,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,447.86x = 20,196,721,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,721,802.99/164,447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,815.35

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