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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,354.29, 226,736.89 and 96,336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,354.29, 226,736.89 and 96,336.79 is: 132,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,354.29 : 226,736.89 = 96,336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,354.29/226,736.89 = 96,336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,354.29x = 226,736.89 × 96,336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,354.29x = 21,843,104,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,104,157.18/164,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,902.55

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