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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,914.60, 231,347 and 164,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,914.60, 231,347 and 164,914.60 is: 231,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,914.60 : 231,347 = 164,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,914.60/231,347 = 164,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,914.60x = 231,347 × 164,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,914.60x = 38,152,497,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152,497,966.20/164,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,347.00

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