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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,033.74, 226,371.31 and 96,044.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,033.74, 226,371.31 and 96,044.33 is: 132,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,033.74 : 226,371.31 = 96,044.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,033.74/226,371.31 = 96,044.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,033.74x = 226,371.31 × 96,044.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,033.74x = 21,741,681,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741,681,125.99/164,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,543.96

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