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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,762.11, 375,066.30 and 164,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,762.11, 375,066.30 and 164,332.92 is: 226,800.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,762.11 : 375,066.30 = 164,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,762.11/375,066.30 = 164,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,762.11x = 375,066.30 × 164,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,762.11x = 61,635,740,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635,740,272.60/271,762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,800.34

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