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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,211.05, 226,714.67 and 125,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,211.05, 226,714.67 and 125,899.55 is: 173,820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,211.05 : 226,714.67 = 125,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,211.05/226,714.67 = 125,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,211.05x = 226,714.67 × 125,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,211.05x = 28,543,273,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543,273,168.33/164,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,820.67

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