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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,171.55, 226,546.98 and 95,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,171.55, 226,546.98 and 95,255.69 is: 131,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,171.55 : 226,546.98 = 95,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,171.55/226,546.98 = 95,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,171.55x = 226,546.98 × 95,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,171.55x = 21,579,887,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579,887,764.58/164,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,447.18

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