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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,438.03, 245,944.38 and 96,808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,438.03, 245,944.38 and 96,808.89 is: 144,793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,438.03 : 245,944.38 = 96,808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,438.03/245,944.38 = 96,808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,438.03x = 245,944.38 × 96,808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,438.03x = 23,809,602,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809,602,429.54/164,438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,793.78

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