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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,763.61, 375,068.37 and 164,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,763.61, 375,068.37 and 164,334.42 is: 226,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,763.61 : 375,068.37 = 164,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,763.61/375,068.37 = 164,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,763.61x = 375,068.37 × 164,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,763.61x = 61,636,643,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,643,044.30/271,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,802.41

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