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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,863.04, 375,093.30 and 164,355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,863.04, 375,093.30 and 164,355.04 is: 226,762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,863.04 : 375,093.30 = 164,355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,863.04/375,093.30 = 164,355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,863.04x = 375,093.30 × 164,355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,863.04x = 61,648,474,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,474,325.23/271,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,762.98

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