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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,801.91, 375,026.13 and 164,369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,801.91, 375,026.13 and 164,369.58 is: 226,793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,801.91 : 375,026.13 = 164,369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,801.91/375,026.13 = 164,369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,801.91x = 375,026.13 × 164,369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,801.91x = 61,642,887,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642,887,477.13/271,801.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,793.43

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