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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,336.58, 226,782.69 and 92,739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,336.58, 226,782.69 and 92,739.78 is: 127,979.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,336.58 : 226,782.69 = 92,739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,336.58/226,782.69 = 92,739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,336.58x = 226,782.69 × 92,739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,336.58x = 21,031,776,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031,776,778.41/164,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,979.89

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