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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,307.84, 228,044.64 and 98,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,307.84, 228,044.64 and 98,192.32 is: 135,457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,307.84 : 228,044.64 = 98,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,307.84/228,044.64 = 98,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,307.84x = 228,044.64 × 98,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,307.84x = 22,392,232,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,232,265.16/165,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,457.78

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