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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,233.58, 226,625.40 and 121,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,233.58, 226,625.40 and 121,235.94 is: 167,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,233.58 : 226,625.40 = 121,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,233.58/226,625.40 = 121,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,233.58x = 226,625.40 × 121,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,233.58x = 27,475,143,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,143,396.88/164,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,293.10

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