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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,284.65, 226,669.86 and 96,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,284.65, 226,669.86 and 96,265.17 is: 132,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,284.65 : 226,669.86 = 96,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,284.65/226,669.86 = 96,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,284.65x = 226,669.86 × 96,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,284.65x = 21,820,412,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820,412,606.78/164,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,820.76

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