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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,212.93, 226,616.37 and 96,213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,212.93, 226,616.37 and 96,213.63 is: 132,776.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,212.93 : 226,616.37 = 96,213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,212.93/226,616.37 = 96,213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,212.93x = 226,616.37 × 96,213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,212.93x = 21,803,583,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803,583,094.06/164,212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,776.29

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