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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,488.66, 228,443.86 and 140,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,488.66, 228,443.86 and 140,126.51 is: 193,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,488.66 : 228,443.86 = 140,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,488.66/228,443.86 = 140,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,488.66x = 228,443.86 × 140,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,488.66x = 32,011,039,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,011,039,340.19/165,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,433.44

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