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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,266.95, 226,736.87 and 96,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,266.95, 226,736.87 and 96,298.64 is: 132,920.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,266.95 : 226,736.87 = 96,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,266.95/226,736.87 = 96,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,266.95x = 226,736.87 × 96,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,266.95x = 21,834,452,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834,452,218.86/164,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,920.54

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