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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,249.64, 226,700.78 and 106,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,249.64, 226,700.78 and 106,788.96 is: 147,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,249.64 : 226,700.78 = 106,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,249.64/226,700.78 = 106,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,249.64x = 226,700.78 × 106,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,249.64x = 24,209,140,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209,140,527.39/164,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,392.35

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