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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,779.03, 374,994.68 and 164,346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,779.03, 374,994.68 and 164,346.81 is: 226,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,779.03 : 374,994.68 = 164,346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,779.03/374,994.68 = 164,346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,779.03x = 374,994.68 × 164,346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,779.03x = 61,629,178,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,629,178,603.24/271,779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,762.08

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