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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,282.67, 226,535.04 and 129,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,282.67, 226,535.04 and 129,766.74 is: 178,939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,282.67 : 226,535.04 = 129,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,282.67/226,535.04 = 129,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,282.67x = 226,535.04 × 129,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,282.67x = 29,396,713,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396,713,636.57/164,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,939.83

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