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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,365.76, 228,205.44 and 98,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,365.76, 228,205.44 and 98,298.24 is: 135,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,365.76 : 228,205.44 = 98,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,365.76/228,205.44 = 98,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,365.76x = 228,205.44 × 98,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,365.76x = 22,432,193,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,193,110.43/165,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,651.98

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