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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,448.95, 226,939.53 and 88,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,448.95, 226,939.53 and 88,997.45 is: 122,816.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,448.95 : 226,939.53 = 88,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,448.95/226,939.53 = 88,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,448.95x = 226,939.53 × 88,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,448.95x = 20,197,038,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,038,339.50/164,448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,816.47

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