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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,626.92, 374,826.96 and 164,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,626.92, 374,826.96 and 164,256.15 is: 226,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,626.92 : 374,826.96 = 164,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,626.92/374,826.96 = 164,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,626.92x = 374,826.96 × 164,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,626.92x = 61,567,633,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567,633,365.80/271,626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,662.49

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