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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,765.11, 375,070.44 and 164,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,765.11, 375,070.44 and 164,335.92 is: 226,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,765.11 : 375,070.44 = 164,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,765.11/375,070.44 = 164,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,765.11x = 375,070.44 × 164,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,765.11x = 61,637,545,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,637,545,822.20/271,765.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,804.49

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