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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,218.54, 226,623.23 and 96,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,218.54, 226,623.23 and 96,275.74 is: 132,861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,218.54 : 226,623.23 = 96,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,218.54/226,623.23 = 96,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,218.54x = 226,623.23 × 96,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,218.54x = 21,818,319,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818,319,169.44/164,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,861.49

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