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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,078.24, 226,429.02 and 96,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,078.24, 226,429.02 and 96,135.44 is: 132,667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,078.24 : 226,429.02 = 96,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,078.24/226,429.02 = 96,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,078.24x = 226,429.02 × 96,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,078.24x = 21,767,853,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767,853,466.47/164,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,667.52

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