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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,234.59, 226,626.78 and 121,236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,234.59, 226,626.78 and 121,236.94 is: 167,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,234.59 : 226,626.78 = 121,236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,234.59/226,626.78 = 121,236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,234.59x = 226,626.78 × 121,236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,234.59x = 27,475,537,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,537,329.25/164,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,294.46

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