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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,212.02, 226,492.89 and 125,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,212.02, 226,492.89 and 125,537.25 is: 173,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,212.02 : 226,492.89 = 125,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,212.02/226,492.89 = 125,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,212.02x = 226,492.89 × 125,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,212.02x = 28,433,294,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433,294,555.15/164,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,149.90

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