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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,768.14, 375,074.58 and 164,338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,768.14, 375,074.58 and 164,338.92 is: 226,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,768.14 : 375,074.58 = 164,338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,768.14/375,074.58 = 164,338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,768.14x = 375,074.58 × 164,338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,768.14x = 61,639,351,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,351,396.65/271,768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,808.60

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