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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,756.86, 375,059.06 and 164,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,756.86, 375,059.06 and 164,327.66 is: 226,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,756.86 : 375,059.06 = 164,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,756.86/375,059.06 = 164,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,756.86x = 375,059.06 × 164,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,756.86x = 61,632,576,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632,576,227.12/271,756.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,793.08

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