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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,470.08, 226,897.94 and 96,507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,470.08, 226,897.94 and 96,507.84 is: 133,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,470.08 : 226,897.94 = 96,507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,470.08/226,897.94 = 96,507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,470.08x = 226,897.94 × 96,507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,470.08x = 21,897,430,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,430,089.85/164,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,139.29

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