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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,763.98, 375,068.89 and 164,334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,763.98, 375,068.89 and 164,334.78 is: 226,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,763.98 : 375,068.89 = 164,334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,763.98/375,068.89 = 164,334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,763.98x = 375,068.89 × 164,334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,763.98x = 61,636,863,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,863,522.99/271,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,802.92

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