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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,870.08, 375,210.14 and 164,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,870.08, 375,210.14 and 164,499.32 is: 227,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,870.08 : 375,210.14 = 164,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,870.08/375,210.14 = 164,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,870.08x = 375,210.14 × 164,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,870.08x = 61,721,810,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,721,810,188.56/271,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,026.86

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