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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,334.70, 374,393.61 and 163,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,334.70, 374,393.61 and 163,832.76 is: 226,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,334.70 : 374,393.61 = 163,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,334.70/374,393.61 = 163,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,334.70x = 374,393.61 × 163,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,334.70x = 61,337,938,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337,938,452.66/271,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,060.06

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