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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,269.76, 226,486.89 and 137,085.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,269.76, 226,486.89 and 137,085.02 is: 189,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,269.76 : 226,486.89 = 137,085.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,269.76/226,486.89 = 137,085.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,269.76x = 226,486.89 × 137,085.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,269.76x = 31,047,958,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,047,958,712.95/164,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,005.94

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