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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,832.96, 227,498.61 and 96,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,832.96, 227,498.61 and 96,849.91 is: 133,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,832.96 : 227,498.61 = 96,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,832.96/227,498.61 = 96,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,832.96x = 227,498.61 × 96,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,832.96x = 22,033,220,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033,220,551.19/164,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,669.99

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