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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,565.16, 226,887.78 and 134,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,565.16, 226,887.78 and 134,319.40 is: 185,187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,565.16 : 226,887.78 = 134,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,565.16/226,887.78 = 134,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,565.16x = 226,887.78 × 134,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,565.16x = 30,475,430,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,430,476.93/164,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,187.62

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