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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,147.16, 226,905.72 and 146,417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,147.16, 226,905.72 and 146,417.88 is: 202,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,147.16 : 226,905.72 = 146,417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,147.16/226,905.72 = 146,417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,147.16x = 226,905.72 × 146,417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,147.16x = 33,223,054,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,223,054,482.27/164,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,397.99

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