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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,449.44, 226,940.40 and 88,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,449.44, 226,940.40 and 88,997.76 is: 122,817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,449.44 : 226,940.40 = 88,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,449.44/226,940.40 = 88,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,449.44x = 226,940.40 × 88,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,449.44x = 20,197,187,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,187,253.50/164,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,817.00

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