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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,450.73, 226,942.71 and 88,999.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,450.73, 226,942.71 and 88,999.23 is: 122,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,450.73 : 226,942.71 = 88,999.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,450.73/226,942.71 = 88,999.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,450.73x = 226,942.71 × 88,999.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,450.73x = 20,197,726,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,726,444.11/164,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,819.32

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