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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,006.60, 226,360.50 and 96,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,006.60, 226,360.50 and 96,038.60 is: 132,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,006.60 : 226,360.50 = 96,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,006.60/226,360.50 = 96,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,006.60x = 226,360.50 × 96,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,006.60x = 21,739,345,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739,345,515.30/164,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,551.65

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