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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,235.09, 226,627.47 and 121,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,235.09, 226,627.47 and 121,237.44 is: 167,295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,235.09 : 226,627.47 = 121,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,235.09/226,627.47 = 121,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,235.09x = 226,627.47 × 121,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,235.09x = 27,475,734,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,734,296.48/164,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,295.15

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