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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,211.03, 226,714.65 and 125,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,211.03, 226,714.65 and 125,899.56 is: 173,820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,211.03 : 226,714.65 = 125,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,211.03/226,714.65 = 125,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,211.03x = 226,714.65 × 125,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,211.03x = 28,543,274,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543,274,680.55/164,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,820.69

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