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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,465.28, 226,955.66 and 103,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,465.28, 226,955.66 and 103,244.42 is: 142,473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,465.28 : 226,955.66 = 103,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,465.28/226,955.66 = 103,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,465.28x = 226,955.66 × 103,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,465.28x = 23,431,905,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,431,905,533.58/164,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,473.27

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