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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,958.73, 226,319.66 and 95,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,958.73, 226,319.66 and 95,997.52 is: 132,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,958.73 : 226,319.66 = 95,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,958.73/226,319.66 = 95,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,958.73x = 226,319.66 × 95,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,958.73x = 21,726,126,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726,126,250.15/163,958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,509.73

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