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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,478.75, 226,993.87 and 130,765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,478.75, 226,993.87 and 130,765.46 is: 180,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,478.75 : 226,993.87 = 130,765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,478.75/226,993.87 = 130,765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,478.75x = 226,993.87 × 130,765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,478.75x = 29,682,957,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682,957,173.90/164,478.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,466.82

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