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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,796.08, 375,018.06 and 164,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,796.08, 375,018.06 and 164,363.84 is: 226,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,796.08 : 375,018.06 = 164,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,796.08/375,018.06 = 164,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,796.08x = 375,018.06 × 164,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,796.08x = 61,639,408,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,408,410.95/271,796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,785.49

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