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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,382.76, 226,764.63 and 99,834.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,382.76, 226,764.63 and 99,834.83 is: 137,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,382.76 : 226,764.63 = 99,834.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,382.76/226,764.63 = 99,834.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,382.76x = 226,764.63 × 99,834.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,382.76x = 22,639,007,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,007,152.24/164,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,721.30

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