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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,359.88, 226,817.70 and 96,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,359.88, 226,817.70 and 96,361.64 is: 132,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,359.88 : 226,817.70 = 96,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,359.88/226,817.70 = 96,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,359.88x = 226,817.70 × 96,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,359.88x = 21,856,525,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856,525,553.03/164,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,979.69

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