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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,954.44, 407,928.62 and 165,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,954.44, 407,928.62 and 165,367.76 is: 248,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,954.44 : 407,928.62 = 165,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,954.44/407,928.62 = 165,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,954.44x = 407,928.62 × 165,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,954.44x = 67,458,240,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458,240,089.65/271,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,049.78

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