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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,324.70, 226,906.36 and 104,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,324.70, 226,906.36 and 104,001.78 is: 143,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,324.70 : 226,906.36 = 104,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,324.70/226,906.36 = 104,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,324.70x = 226,906.36 × 104,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,324.70x = 23,598,665,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598,665,333.32/164,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,609.97

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