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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,228.63, 226,671.79 and 106,767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,228.63, 226,671.79 and 106,767.94 is: 147,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,228.63 : 226,671.79 = 106,767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,228.63/226,671.79 = 106,767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,228.63x = 226,671.79 × 106,767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,228.63x = 24,201,280,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201,280,074.41/164,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,363.34

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