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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,027.34, 226,040.76 and 118,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,027.34, 226,040.76 and 118,625.22 is: 163,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,027.34 : 226,040.76 = 118,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,027.34/226,040.76 = 118,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,027.34x = 226,040.76 × 118,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,027.34x = 26,814,134,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,814,134,883.97/164,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,473.57

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