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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,218.07, 226,603.10 and 96,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,218.07, 226,603.10 and 96,221.54 is: 132,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,218.07 : 226,603.10 = 96,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,218.07/226,603.10 = 96,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,218.07x = 226,603.10 × 96,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,218.07x = 21,804,100,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,100,057.84/164,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,775.28

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