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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,017.30, 226,478.02 and 103,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,017.30, 226,478.02 and 103,685.26 is: 143,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,017.30 : 226,478.02 = 103,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,017.30/226,478.02 = 103,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,017.30x = 226,478.02 × 103,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,017.30x = 23,482,432,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482,432,387.99/164,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,170.46

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