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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.12, 224,889.38 and 161,043.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.12, 224,889.38 and 161,043.77 is: 220,790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.12 : 224,889.38 = 161,043.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.12/224,889.38 = 161,043.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.12x = 224,889.38 × 161,043.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.12x = 36,217,032,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,217,032,866.33/164,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,790.97

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