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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,704.85, 227,121.77 and 140,910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,704.85, 227,121.77 and 140,910.29 is: 194,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,704.85 : 227,121.77 = 140,910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,704.85/227,121.77 = 140,910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,704.85x = 227,121.77 × 140,910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,704.85x = 32,003,793,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003,793,771.46/164,704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,309.97

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