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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,448.59, 226,914.78 and 96,439.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,448.59, 226,914.78 and 96,439.87 is: 133,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,448.59 : 226,914.78 = 96,439.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,448.59/226,914.78 = 96,439.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,448.59x = 226,914.78 × 96,439.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,448.59x = 21,883,632,529.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883,632,529.57/164,448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,072.79

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