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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,862.04, 375,091.92 and 164,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,862.04, 375,091.92 and 164,354.04 is: 226,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,862.04 : 375,091.92 = 164,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,862.04/375,091.92 = 164,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,862.04x = 375,091.92 × 164,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,862.04x = 61,647,872,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,647,872,423.36/271,862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,761.60

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