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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,760.61, 375,064.25 and 164,331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,760.61, 375,064.25 and 164,331.41 is: 226,798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,760.61 : 375,064.25 = 164,331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,760.61/375,064.25 = 164,331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,760.61x = 375,064.25 × 164,331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,760.61x = 61,634,834,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634,834,346.11/271,760.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,798.26

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