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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,759.11, 375,062.16 and 164,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,759.11, 375,062.16 and 164,329.92 is: 226,796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,759.11 : 375,062.16 = 164,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,759.11/375,062.16 = 164,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,759.11x = 375,062.16 × 164,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,759.11x = 61,633,934,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,934,747.83/271,759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,796.20

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