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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,241.28, 226,688.16 and 103,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,241.28, 226,688.16 and 103,773.52 is: 143,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,241.28 : 226,688.16 = 103,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,241.28/226,688.16 = 103,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,241.28x = 226,688.16 × 103,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,241.28x = 23,524,228,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,228,305.52/164,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,229.69

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