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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,265.95, 226,735.49 and 96,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,265.95, 226,735.49 and 96,297.64 is: 132,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,265.95 : 226,735.49 = 96,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,265.95/226,735.49 = 96,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,265.95x = 226,735.49 × 96,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,265.95x = 21,834,092,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834,092,591.24/164,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,919.16

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