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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,004.80, 406,063.72 and 164,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,004.80, 406,063.72 and 164,064.62 is: 245,828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,004.80 : 406,063.72 = 164,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,004.80/406,063.72 = 164,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,004.80x = 406,063.72 × 164,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,004.80x = 66,620,688,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620,688,853.72/271,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,828.45

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