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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,451.24, 226,943.43 and 88,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,451.24, 226,943.43 and 88,999.74 is: 122,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,451.24 : 226,943.43 = 88,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,451.24/226,943.43 = 88,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,451.24x = 226,943.43 × 88,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,451.24x = 20,197,906,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197,906,264.71/164,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,820.03

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