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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,087.24, 226,441.44 and 96,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,087.24, 226,441.44 and 96,144.44 is: 132,679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,087.24 : 226,441.44 = 96,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,087.24/226,441.44 = 96,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,087.24x = 226,441.44 × 96,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,087.24x = 21,771,085,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771,085,441.59/164,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,679.94

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