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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,767.48, 375,073.71 and 164,338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,767.48, 375,073.71 and 164,338.29 is: 226,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,767.48 : 375,073.71 = 164,338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,767.48/375,073.71 = 164,338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,767.48x = 375,073.71 × 164,338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,767.48x = 61,638,972,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,972,125.36/271,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,807.76

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