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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,148.84, 226,521.84 and 96,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,148.84, 226,521.84 and 96,157.44 is: 132,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,148.84 : 226,521.84 = 96,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,148.84/226,521.84 = 96,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,148.84x = 226,521.84 × 96,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,148.84x = 21,781,760,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781,760,238.49/164,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,695.18

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